

The Symbol of a Man
1963, Japanese. Directed by Akinori Matsuo.
A Japanese intelligence officer faces personal crises in the years preceding the Manchurian conflict.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 14 July 1963
- Original title
- 男の紋章
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hisataka Kai
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The Symbol of a Man: quick answers
What comes after The Symbol of a Man?
Next in the series: The Dragon Crest (1963), Fight of the Gamblers (1963), and The Scarred Crest (1964).
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How long is The Symbol of a Man?
The Symbol of a Man runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Symbol of a Man have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Symbol of a Man on?
The Symbol of a Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Symbol of a Man?
If you liked The Symbol of a Man, try Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Battles Without Honor and Humanity, The Outsider.
Who directed The Symbol of a Man?
The Symbol of a Man (1963) was directed by Akinori Matsuo and stars Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Kenjirō Ishiyama.