The Wild Geese
1953, Japanese. Directed by Shirō Toyoda.
A young woman, who must support her father as a middle-aged man's mistress, finds herself falling in love with a student closer to her age.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Wild Geese is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 15 September 1953
- Original title
- 雁
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masashige Narusawa
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What The Wild Geese is based on
The Wild Geese is based on The Wild Geese (1959) by Mori Ōgai.
1959
The Wild Geese
By Mori Ōgai
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How long is The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is The Wild Geese on?
The Wild Geese is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wild Geese?
If you liked The Wild Geese, try The Life of Oharu, The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice, The Only Living Boy in New York.
Who directed The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese (1953) was directed by Shirō Toyoda and stars Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa, Jūkichi Uno.
What is The Wild Geese based on?
The Wild Geese is based on The Wild Geese (1959) by Mori Ōgai.