Dead End
"In the dead end of their youth, they indulge in love and desire--- for them, it is not a graveyard."
Originally released in 1978. Dead End is a drama/crime film. directed by Masaru Konuma. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toshiyuki Kitami, Yûko Asuka, and Kei Ogawa
Synopsis
A man and woman meet when he pulls her out of an icy fountain that she has just jumped into. But their developing romance is marred by bad friends, money troubles and illegal sex work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshiyuki Kitami
as Tôru Kitaoka
Yûko Asuka
as Chika Nakamiya
Kei Ogawa
as Kyoko Horii
Tatsuya Hamaguchi
as Kimio Fukunaga
Ryoichi Kusanagi
as Miyakawa
Akira Nakagawa
as Yamashita
Ikunosuke Koizumi
as Storekeeper
Toshihiko Oda
as Hiroshi Hirata
Akira Takahashi
as Akira Morota
Kōji Yashiro
as Writer A
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead End about?
A man and woman meet when he pulls her out of an icy fountain that she has just jumped into. But their developing romance is marred by bad friends, money troubles and illegal sex work.
Who directed Dead End?
Dead End was directed by Masaru Konuma.
How long is Dead End?
Dead End has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Dead End released?
Dead End was released on March 4, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead End?
The main cast of Dead End includes Toshiyuki Kitami, Yûko Asuka, Kei Ogawa, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Ryoichi Kusanagi.