Incidental Murders
Originally released in 1961. Incidental Murders is a drama film. directed by Kazuo Inoue. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Masahiko Tsugawa, Miyuki Kuwano, and Shinichirō Mikami
Synopsis
The daughter of the wealthy Soga family is kidnapped and her fiance is murdered. But the kidnappers, Tatsu and Sanko are unaware that Tatsuko is the heiress to a fortune. Two strong-arm brothers, Kosaka and Takeshi, learn of her identity and join the gang in an effort to shake down the tycoon for ten million yen. Upon joining forces, their first move is to rid themselves of the driver whose identity is known to the police because of a cap which he left behind at the scene of the crime. Upon obtaining the ransom money, the brothers murder the two kidnappers and go to the port city of Kobe. The younger brother, Takeshi, has fallen in love with the prisoner and refuses to allow her to be killed and they take her with them from one hideout to another.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Masahiko Tsugawa
as Takashi Kosaka
Miyuki Kuwano
as Tatsuko Soga
Shinichirō Mikami
as Sanko
Mari Yoshimura
as Mary Matsuyama
Naoki Sugiura
as Shoichi Kosaka
Kōji Mitsui
as Genji
Suisen Ichikawa
as Sumie
Shinji Takano
as Detective Furuhashi
Kaori Shima
as Shopgirl at Korakuen
Kei Satō
as Ieraishan Tatsu
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Incidental Murders about?
The daughter of the wealthy Soga family is kidnapped and her fiance is murdered. But the kidnappers, Tatsu and Sanko are unaware that Tatsuko is the heiress to a fortune. Two strong-arm brothers, K...
Who directed Incidental Murders?
Incidental Murders was directed by Kazuo Inoue.
How long is Incidental Murders?
Incidental Murders has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Incidental Murders released?
Incidental Murders was released on January 22, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Incidental Murders?
The main cast of Incidental Murders includes Masahiko Tsugawa, Miyuki Kuwano, Shinichirō Mikami, Mari Yoshimura, Naoki Sugiura.