The Black Trademark movie poster

The Black Trademark

September 7, 1963 1h 19m

Originally released in 1963. The Black Trademark is a drama/crime film. directed by Tarō Yuge. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ken Utsui, Yukiko Fuji, and Hideo Takamatsu

Synopsis

Ide of the Kokusai Rayon Company visits a supermarket and finds cheap shirts being passed off as his company's products. But a closer look reveals that the last letter of "Kokusai" has been changed to "n" and reads "Kokusan." The buyers, however, are all under the impression that they are buying Kokusai shirts. Ide begins an investigation to find out where the shirts are being made, but before he is able to uncover anything, he is killed on a train and his little black book, filled with secret data, is stolen. Sugino then starts a one-man search for both the killer and the factory turning out the cheap shirts.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 7, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Daiei Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Trademark about?

Ide of the Kokusai Rayon Company visits a supermarket and finds cheap shirts being passed off as his company's products. But a closer look reveals that the last letter of "Kokusai" has been changed...

Who directed The Black Trademark?

The Black Trademark was directed by Tarō Yuge.

How long is The Black Trademark?

The Black Trademark has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was The Black Trademark released?

The Black Trademark was released on September 7, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Black Trademark?

The main cast of The Black Trademark includes Ken Utsui, Yukiko Fuji, Hideo Takamatsu, Kyōko Enami, Jun Hamamura.