Lead Tombstone
Originally released in 1964. Lead Tombstone is a crime/thriller film. directed by Kōji Wakamatsu. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Masayoshi Nogami, Kahoru Tashiro, and Sanzo Akaozeki
Synopsis
LEAD TOMBSTONE tracks the progress of a young sociopathic rake who had, immediately post-WW2, rescued his country farmer mother from rape by stabbing the offending American soldier in the back with a pitchfork. Once grown, the boy continues his violent life as a hoodlum on the run, repaying an outlaw couple who have sheltered him by raping the wife, then, at his boss’s behest, murdering the husband. He’s also not above strangling a girl in her bathtub for kicks. The one spot of normalcy in his life is his shop girl girlfriend, an innocent who, once she discovers his other life, confronts his boss… (from OUTLAW MASTERS OF JAPANESE CINEMA by Chris D)
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiya Pro
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Tombstone about?
LEAD TOMBSTONE tracks the progress of a young sociopathic rake who had, immediately post-WW2, rescued his country farmer mother from rape by stabbing the offending American soldier in the back with...
Who directed Lead Tombstone?
Lead Tombstone was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
How long is Lead Tombstone?
Lead Tombstone has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Lead Tombstone released?
Lead Tombstone was released on September 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lead Tombstone?
The main cast of Lead Tombstone includes Masayoshi Nogami, Kahoru Tashiro, Sanzo Akaozeki, Masao Oda, Yōko Mifune.