The Rambling Guitarist
1959, Japanese. Directed by Buichi Saitō.
Arriving in the town of Hakodate, a wandering musician, Shinji Taki, is soon recruited by the local gang as a hired hand. However, with the arrival of a sinister gunman, Taki's mysterious past catches up with him.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 11 October 1959
- Original title
- ギターを持った渡り鳥
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kenzaburo Hara
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The Rambling Guitarist: quick answers
What comes after The Rambling Guitarist?
Next in the series: The Guitarist and the Rancher (1960), Return of the Vagabond (1960), and The Rambler in the Sunset (1960).
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How long is The Rambling Guitarist?
The Rambling Guitarist runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Rambling Guitarist have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Rambling Guitarist on?
The Rambling Guitarist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1959. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rambling Guitarist?
If you liked The Rambling Guitarist, try Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, House of Bamboo, Belly.
Who directed The Rambling Guitarist?
The Rambling Guitarist (1959) was directed by Buichi Saitō and stars Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Ruriko Asaoka.