Foul Play
Originally released in 1955. Foul Play is a mystery film. directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Susumu Namishima, and Chizuru Kitagawa
Synopsis
Private eye Bannai Tarao (Chiezo Kataoka) and his assistant Masako (Chizuru Kitagawa) investigate the mysterious murder of a baseball player who was killed in the middle of a game.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chiezo Kataoka
as Bannai Tarao
Susumu Namishima
as Hidehiko Nitta
Chizuru Kitagawa
as Masako Takamori
Yuriko Tashiro
as Yuko Kawase
Sumiko Hidaka
as Emi Ishikawa
Kenji Susukida
as Takamasa Ishiguro
Masao Mishima
as Haruo Kuboki
Takamaru Sasaki
as Inspector Osawa
Daisuke Katล
as Goro Seo
Yukie Kubo
as Hamagiku
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foul Play about?
Private eye Bannai Tarao (Chiezo Kataoka) and his assistant Masako (Chizuru Kitagawa) investigate the mysterious murder of a baseball player who was killed in the middle of a game.
Who directed Foul Play?
Foul Play was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
How long is Foul Play?
Foul Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Foul Play released?
Foul Play was released on January 3, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Foul Play?
The main cast of Foul Play includes Chiezo Kataoka, Susumu Namishima, Chizuru Kitagawa, Yuriko Tashiro, Sumiko Hidaka.