The Dropout movie poster

The Dropout

October 2, 1982 1h 59m 7.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1982. The Dropout is a thriller/drama film. directed by Eiichi Kudō.

Starring Ken Ogata, Ayumi Ishida, and Shigeru Izumiya

Synopsis

Detective Seiji Otaki is determined to find the psychopathic killer of a young woman who was ostensibly a student but in reality a high-priced prostitute. Even though he has been taken off the case for beating up a suspect, he refuses to let it go and recruits his mistress to act as a decoy for the killer. Her involvement turns out to be a fatal mistake, and when her husband gets out of prison, Detective Otaki is in worse trouble than ever.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dropout about?

Detective Seiji Otaki is determined to find the psychopathic killer of a young woman who was ostensibly a student but in reality a high-priced prostitute. Even though he has been taken off the case...

Who directed The Dropout?

The Dropout was directed by Eiichi Kudō.

How long is The Dropout?

The Dropout has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Dropout released?

The Dropout was released on October 2, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Dropout?

The main cast of The Dropout includes Ken Ogata, Ayumi Ishida, Shigeru Izumiya, Kaoru Kobayashi, Toru Masuoka.