The Castle of Sand
砂の器
Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.
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The Castle of Sand - Suna no utsuwa (1974)
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Where can I watch The Castle of Sand in the United States?
The Castle of Sand is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Castle of Sand for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Castle of Sand needs a subscription to Criterion Channel.
What are the ratings for The Castle of Sand?
The Castle of Sand scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Castle of Sand?
The Castle of Sand stars Tetsuro Tamba, Gō Katō, Kensaku Morita, Yoko Shimada, and Karin Yamaguchi. Yoshitarō Nomura is the director.
How long is The Castle of Sand?
The Castle of Sand runs 2h 23m (143 minutes).
When did The Castle of Sand come out?
The Castle of Sand was released on October 19, 1974.
Which studio made The Castle of Sand?
The Castle of Sand was produced by Shochiku in Japan.
What language is The Castle of Sand in?
The Castle of Sand is in Japanese, and its original title is 砂の器.
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