Smashing the 0-Line movie poster

Smashing the 0-Line

June 25, 1960 1h 23m 6.2/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1960. Smashing the 0-Line is a drama/crime film. directed by Seijun Suzuki. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hiroyuki Nagato, Yuji Odaka, and Mayumi Shimizu

Synopsis

Katiri is a reporter so ambitiously amoral that he’ll sell out anyone—including his partner and the drug dealer he’s sleeping with—to get a scoop. But what happens when an even more ruthless female gang boss kidnaps his sister?

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 25, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (11 votes)
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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 Smashing the 0-Line about?

Katiri is a reporter so ambitiously amoral that he’ll sell out anyone—including his partner and the drug dealer he’s sleeping with—to get a scoop. But what happens when an even more ruthles...

Who directed Smashing the 0-Line?

Smashing the 0-Line was directed by Seijun Suzuki.

How long is Smashing the 0-Line?

Smashing the 0-Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Smashing the 0-Line released?

Smashing the 0-Line was released on June 25, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Smashing the 0-Line?

The main cast of Smashing the 0-Line includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Yuji Odaka, Mayumi Shimizu, Sanae Nakahara, Shoichi Ozawa.