Human Target
"A midnight jail break and a killer out for vengeance!"
Originally released in 1971. Human Target is a crime film. directed by Umetsugu Inoue. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Go Wakabayashi, Yoshiko Kayama, and Nana Ozaki
Synopsis
At midnight, Yamabe, a killer, escapes from prison. Two years before, bribed by a narcotic smuggler, Yamabe killed a real estate broker. As he was being arrested by detective Negoro, the detective's bullet struck Sakuko, Yamabe's girl friend who attempted to protect him, and crippled her. When Yamabe was sent to prison, Negoro cared for her and they fell in love. Sakuko asked him to marry her, but Negoro was reluctant to take the killer's sweetheart from him. Learning of the relationship of his girl friend and the detective, Yamabe had pledged revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Human Target about?
At midnight, Yamabe, a killer, escapes from prison. Two years before, bribed by a narcotic smuggler, Yamabe killed a real estate broker. As he was being arrested by detective Negoro, the detective'...
Who directed Human Target?
Human Target was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
How long is Human Target?
Human Target has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Human Target released?
Human Target was released on September 15, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Human Target?
The main cast of Human Target includes Go Wakabayashi, Yoshiko Kayama, Nana Ozaki, Yūki Meguro, Kana Nakagawa.