The Man from the East (1961) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Man from the East (1961) in the UK

The Man from the East (1961) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Kenta (Kayama), a boxer-turned-wandering minstrel becomes involved in a yakuza plot to rid slum dwellers from a piece of land the gangsters wish to develop. Kenta befriends a wandering poet and the younger sister (Hoshi) of a boxer Keota killed in the ring.

  • Film
  • 1961
  • 101 min
  • ★ 8.0/10 TMDB
  • Crime
  • Drama

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Cast & crew

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DirectorUmetsugu Inoue
WritersKatsuya Susaki, Umetsugu Inoue, Yoshio Hasuike

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