The Drifter from the Sea
1960, Japanese. Directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki.
Plans to build a touristic hot spring on the island of Izu Oshima run afoul of the Kobe yakuza group, which intends to use the island as a relay base for drug smuggling.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 February 1960
- Original title
- 海から来た流れ者
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Gan Yamazaki, Hisao Ohkawa
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The Drifter from the Sea: quick answers
What comes after The Drifter from the Sea?
Next in the series: Volcano Wind (1960), The Rambler on a Pearl Farm (1960), and The Wild, Unruly Drifter (1960).
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How long is The Drifter from the Sea?
The Drifter from the Sea runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Drifter from the Sea have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Drifter from the Sea on?
The Drifter from the Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 February 1960. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drifter from the Sea?
If you liked The Drifter from the Sea, try Wire Room, The City of Lost Souls, The Last Days of American Crime.
Who directed The Drifter from the Sea?
The Drifter from the Sea (1960) was directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki and stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Tamio Kawachi.