Rusty Knife
Originally released in 1958. Rusty Knife is a thriller/action film. directed by Toshio Masuda.
Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, and Shōji Yasui
Synopsis
Udaka is a new, post-war city where corruption has already taken hold. A persistent district attorney wants to arrest and convict Katsumata, a laughing, self-confident thug. The D.A. gets an anonymous letter about the suicide five years' before of a city council member. Evidence about the case leads the D.A. to Tachibana, struggling to go straight after involvement with the mob and a prison sentence for killing the man responsible for the rape and suicide of his fiancée. One of Tachibana's friends is Keiko, the daughter of the dead councilman and the ward of another powerful official. How do these stories connect?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusty Knife about?
Udaka is a new, post-war city where corruption has already taken hold. A persistent district attorney wants to arrest and convict Katsumata, a laughing, self-confident thug. The D.A. gets an anonym...
Who directed Rusty Knife?
Rusty Knife was directed by Toshio Masuda.
How long is Rusty Knife?
Rusty Knife has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Rusty Knife released?
Rusty Knife was released on March 11, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rusty Knife?
The main cast of Rusty Knife includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Shōji Yasui, Joe Shishido, Akira Kobayashi.