A Turning to Hell movie poster

A Turning to Hell

October 6, 1959 1h 33m

Originally released in 1959. A Turning to Hell is a drama/crime film. directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.

Starring Ryōji Hayama, Mihoko Inagaki, and Yōko Minamida

Synopsis

Maki, a porter at the Sakura Hotel, finds a body in Room No. 2 and picks up a piece of paper on which is written "one-third of the key", also the part of a key. From a newspaper he learns that the dead man is an official who has been detained as a suspect in a bribery case involving 150,000,000 yen and that another suspect named Matsunaga is still in custody. Maki realizes that if he can obtain the other two-thirds of the key, he will be a multi-millionaire.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 6, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Turning to Hell about?

Maki, a porter at the Sakura Hotel, finds a body in Room No. 2 and picks up a piece of paper on which is written "one-third of the key", also the part of a key. From a newspaper he learns that the ...

Who directed A Turning to Hell?

A Turning to Hell was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.

How long is A Turning to Hell?

A Turning to Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was A Turning to Hell released?

A Turning to Hell was released on October 6, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Turning to Hell?

The main cast of A Turning to Hell includes Ryōji Hayama, Mihoko Inagaki, Yōko Minamida, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Hiroshi Kondō.