Fright Time movie poster

Fright Time

February 1, 1964 1h 28m

Originally released in 1964. Fright Time is a crime film. directed by Katsuki Iwauchi. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Yūzō Kayama, and Yuriko Hoshi

Synopsis

A grieving factory worker storms a Tokyo police station, holding a department chief at gunpoint, convinced he killed his girlfriend. When he learns it’s the wrong Yamamoto, he still refuses to leave and threatens everyone with nitroglycerin. Tension peaks when the real detective’s wife arrives, but a quick intervention stops disaster, leaving the worker broken by loss.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fright Time about?

A grieving factory worker storms a Tokyo police station, holding a department chief at gunpoint, convinced he killed his girlfriend. When he learns it’s the wrong Yamamoto, he still refuses to le...

Who directed Fright Time?

Fright Time was directed by Katsuki Iwauchi.

How long is Fright Time?

Fright Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Fright Time released?

Fright Time was released on February 1, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fright Time?

The main cast of Fright Time includes Tsutomu Yamazaki, Yūzō Kayama, Yuriko Hoshi, Susumu Kurobe, Takashi Shimura.