Mist and Shadows
Originally released in 1961. Mist and Shadows is a thriller/drama film. directed by Teruo Ishii. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tatsuo Umemiya, Yachiyo Ōtori, and Shōji Yasui
Synopsis
The film adaptation of the bestseller of the same name by Tsutomu Mizukami. A hard-boiled noir thriller where two dogged newspaper reporters' investigation of the mysterious death of an innocent elementary school teacher in an extremely remote area of Japan leads them through a web of corporate fraud, an inbred village, bundles of toilet paper, and flatfoots with something to hide as the bodies pile up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mist and Shadows about?
The film adaptation of the bestseller of the same name by Tsutomu Mizukami. A hard-boiled noir thriller where two dogged newspaper reporters' investigation of the mysterious death of an innocent el...
Who directed Mist and Shadows?
Mist and Shadows was directed by Teruo Ishii.
How long is Mist and Shadows?
Mist and Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Mist and Shadows released?
Mist and Shadows was released on August 26, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mist and Shadows?
The main cast of Mist and Shadows includes Tatsuo Umemiya, Yachiyo Ōtori, Shōji Yasui, Tomo'o Nagai, Eijirō Yanagi.