The Eagle and the Hawk movie poster

The Eagle and the Hawk

September 29, 1957 1h 55m 5.7/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1957. The Eagle and the Hawk is a action/drama film. directed by Umetsugu Inoue.

Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Rentaro Mikuni, and Ruriko Asaoka

Synopsis

In a warehouse area at night, a drunk chief engineer is stabbed to death by someone who whistles. After the break of dawn, two seamen join the crew of a rusty cargo ship Kaiyo Maru. One is a troublemaker with bad attitudes, Senkichi Nomura, who pursues an enemy in order to take revenge for his father's death. The other is Keizo Sasaki, a buff, eagle-eyed man on board for a certain mission.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eagle and the Hawk about?

In a warehouse area at night, a drunk chief engineer is stabbed to death by someone who whistles. After the break of dawn, two seamen join the crew of a rusty cargo ship Kaiyo Maru. One is a troubl...

Who directed The Eagle and the Hawk?

The Eagle and the Hawk was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.

How long is The Eagle and the Hawk?

The Eagle and the Hawk has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was The Eagle and the Hawk released?

The Eagle and the Hawk was released on September 29, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Eagle and the Hawk?

The main cast of The Eagle and the Hawk includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Rentaro Mikuni, Ruriko Asaoka, Hiroyuki Nagato, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi.