
The Guitarist and the Rancher
1960, Japanese. Directed by Buichi Saitō.
Rambler Shinji arrives in town armed with nothing but a guitar. With assistance from an old gun-for-hire friend, he sets about to stop the mob from turning an honest ranch into a gambling resort.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 3 January 1960
- Original title
- 口笛が流れる港町
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kenrō Matsuura
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The Guitarist and the Rancher: quick answers
What should I watch before The Guitarist and the Rancher?
Watch The Rambling Guitarist (1959) first.
What comes after The Guitarist and the Rancher?
Next in the series: Return of the Vagabond (1960), The Rambler in the Sunset (1960), and The Rambler Rides Again (1960).
Is The Guitarist and the Rancher worth watching?
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How long is The Guitarist and the Rancher?
The Guitarist and the Rancher runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Guitarist and the Rancher have a post-credits scene?
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The Guitarist and the Rancher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Guitarist and the Rancher on?
The Guitarist and the Rancher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 January 1960. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guitarist and the Rancher?
If you liked The Guitarist and the Rancher, try The Revengers, Appaloosa, Apache Junction.
Who directed The Guitarist and the Rancher?
The Guitarist and the Rancher (1960) was directed by Buichi Saitō and stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Yuji Odaka.
