The First Catch
1980, Japanese. Directed by Yoichi Maeda.
Based on the comic book series of the same name by Yûsuke Aoyagi.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 December 1980
- Original title
- 土佐の一本釣り
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shingo Matsubara, Yoichi Maeda
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How long is The First Catch?
The First Catch runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The First Catch on?
The First Catch isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1980. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The First Catch?
If you liked The First Catch, try Psychic Kusuo, Golden Slumber, Batman and Harley Quinn.
Who directed The First Catch?
The First Catch (1980) was directed by Yoichi Maeda and stars Yoshiko Tanaka, Junpei Katô, Miyako Yamaguchi.