Tale of Japanese Burglars (1965) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Tale of Japanese Burglars (1965) in the UK

Name: Tale of Japanese Burglars
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Released: 1965-05-01
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Rentaro Mikuni, Yūnosuke Itō, Yoshiko Sakuma, Shinjirō Ehara, Mako Midori

Tale of Japanese Burglars (1965) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Gisuke Hayashida is an illegal dentist during the day and a burglar by night. One night during a burglary he witnesses a train derailment. Some communists are found guilty of causing the incident, but he knows it wasn't them. He can save innocent people but for that he must confess his own crime.

Film
1965
117 min
★ 7.0/10 TMDB
Crime
Comedy

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Cast & crew

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DirectorSatsuo Yamamoto

WritersHajime Takaiwa, Atsushi Takeda

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