The Desperate
Originally released in 1964. The Desperate is a drama/crime film. directed by Takaharu Saeki.
Starring Minoru Ōki, Chisako Hara, and Shoji Nakayama
Synopsis
A noir drama depicting the downfall of a veteran detective who hates evil and falls into its depths. Ace detective Sugai pursues Chiyo, the mistress of a man who was arrested for extortion, and takes advantage of her weakness. However, as his colleague Tokumochi and others regard him with suspicion, he is tormented by remorse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Minoru Ōki
as Chief Detective Sugai
Chisako Hara
as Chiyo Miyasaka
Shoji Nakayama
as Detective Yasuda
Kō Nishimura
as Yamaguchi
Kunie Tanaka
as Chiba
Hideo Murota
as Tomita
Masaya Takahashi
as Chief Morito
Hisashi Igawa
as Detective Tokumochi
Taiji Tonoyama
as Chief Osawa
Masao Oda
as Detective Koshiki
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Desperate about?
A noir drama depicting the downfall of a veteran detective who hates evil and falls into its depths. Ace detective Sugai pursues Chiyo, the mistress of a man who was arrested for extortion, and tak...
Who directed The Desperate?
The Desperate was directed by Takaharu Saeki.
How long is The Desperate?
The Desperate has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Desperate released?
The Desperate was released on April 18, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desperate?
The main cast of The Desperate includes Minoru Ōki, Chisako Hara, Shoji Nakayama, Kō Nishimura, Kunie Tanaka.