Wild Geese
Originally released in 1966. Wild Geese is a feature film. directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ayako Wakao, Gaku Yamamoto, and Eitarō Ozawa
Synopsis
Otama, daughter of a poor candy vendor, becomes the mistress of a man whom she believes to be a widower and owner of a prosperous dry goods store. The man is in fact married with children, and is a despised loan shark who takes money from the poor without qualms. Totally enraptured with Otama, this usurer establishes her and her father in separate houses and generously gives them gifts including silk taken as interest from Oshige, a poor cloth dealer who does business with the sewing teacher, Otama's neighbor. Otama's satisfaction with her situation gradually crumbles as she discovers the truth about her benefactor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Geese about?
Otama, daughter of a poor candy vendor, becomes the mistress of a man whom she believes to be a widower and owner of a prosperous dry goods store. The man is in fact married with children, and is a...
Who directed Wild Geese?
Wild Geese was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
How long is Wild Geese?
Wild Geese has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Wild Geese released?
Wild Geese was released on May 21, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wild Geese?
The main cast of Wild Geese includes Ayako Wakao, Gaku Yamamoto, Eitarō Ozawa, Hisano Yamaoka, Michiko Sugata.