Heat Wave Island
Originally released in 1969. Heat Wave Island is a mystery/drama film. directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Starring Nobuko Otowa, Jūzō Itami, and Daigo Kusano
Synopsis
Nobuko Otowa plays a former Seto Inland Sea island farmer who has moved to the mainland in order to find work, but instead ends up dead. The film begins with the discovery of her corpse, which leads to an investigation that uncovers the narcotics, prostitution, and murder in which many poor farmers had found themselves trapped after World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heat Wave Island about?
Nobuko Otowa plays a former Seto Inland Sea island farmer who has moved to the mainland in order to find work, but instead ends up dead. The film begins with the discovery of her corpse, which lead...
Who directed Heat Wave Island?
Heat Wave Island was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
How long is Heat Wave Island?
Heat Wave Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Heat Wave Island released?
Heat Wave Island was released on October 29, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heat Wave Island?
The main cast of Heat Wave Island includes Nobuko Otowa, Jūzō Itami, Daigo Kusano, Ichirō Sugai, Tanie Kitabayashi.