Brand of Evil
"How bizarre can a murder be?"
Originally released in 1964. Brand of Evil is a crime/drama film. directed by Hiromichi Horikawa. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Michiyo Aratama, and Kyôko Kishida
Synopsis
A Jonan Station detective, Kikuchi, is framed for smuggling drugs and sent to prison. When he is paroled, he joins a private detective agency, where he is asked to investigate Mitsue Takazawa, the wife of a local trading firm president. While secretly conducting his own research, he finds out that Takazawa's husband is the one, responsible for Kikuchi's imprisonment, who also have set sights on Setsuko, a woman Kikuchi becomes romantically involved with.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brand of Evil about?
A Jonan Station detective, Kikuchi, is framed for smuggling drugs and sent to prison. When he is paroled, he joins a private detective agency, where he is asked to investigate Mitsue Takazawa, the ...
Who directed Brand of Evil?
Brand of Evil was directed by Hiromichi Horikawa.
How long is Brand of Evil?
Brand of Evil has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Brand of Evil released?
Brand of Evil was released on May 29, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brand of Evil?
The main cast of Brand of Evil includes Tsutomu Yamazaki, Michiyo Aratama, Kyôko Kishida, Keiji Sada, Takashi Shimura.