The Thin Line movie poster

The Thin Line

"Man killed woman in love! Woman killed man in reason! Masterpiece treating unusual materials"

February 12, 1966 1h 42m 7.3/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1966. The Thin Line is a crime/drama film. directed by Mikio Naruse.

Starring Keiju Kobayashi, Michiyo Aratama, and Mitsuko Kusabue

Synopsis

Tashiro coincidentally meets his best friend Sugimoto in a bar very close to the apartment in which Sugimoto’s wayward wife is found dead. Although Tashiro is not a suspect in the police investigation, he is racked with guilt and confesses to his wife, Masako. In an effort to further relieve his tortured sense of guilt, he then confesses to Sugimoto. Neither his wife nor his friend can believe that he could have been involved.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date February 12, 1966 59 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (13 votes)
🌍
Language Japanese Original language
🎬
Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thin Line about?

Tashiro coincidentally meets his best friend Sugimoto in a bar very close to the apartment in which Sugimoto’s wayward wife is found dead. Although Tashiro is not a suspect in the police investig...

Who directed The Thin Line?

The Thin Line was directed by Mikio Naruse.

How long is The Thin Line?

The Thin Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was The Thin Line released?

The Thin Line was released on February 12, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Thin Line?

The main cast of The Thin Line includes Keiju Kobayashi, Michiyo Aratama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Tatsuya Mihashi, Akiko Wakabayashi.