The Decoy
Originally released in 1957. The Decoy is a thriller film. directed by Hideo Suzuki. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ryō Ikebe, Mitsuko Kusabue, and Keiko Ieda
Synopsis
Thriller about three escaped convicts, one of whom (Sato), plans to murder the wife of a detective (Ikebe) whom he blames for the suicide of his pregnant mistress.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ryō Ikebe
as Detective Hoshino
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Setsuko (Hoshino’s wife)
Keiko Ieda
as Toshiko Horiuchi
Susumu Fujita
as Saitō (Chief Inspector)
Momoko Kôchi
as Ikuko Koide (Prosecutor’s daughter)
Makoto Satō
as Ryōsuke Yamashita (Escaped convict)
Kurôemon Onoe
as Senji Tabata (Escaped convict)
Chieko Nakakita
as Katsuko Horiuchi (Toshiko’s mother)
氏家真紀
as Mari (Bar woman)
Yoshibumi Tajima
as Tsurukichi Togawa (Escaped convict)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Decoy about?
Thriller about three escaped convicts, one of whom (Sato), plans to murder the wife of a detective (Ikebe) whom he blames for the suicide of his pregnant mistress.
Who directed The Decoy?
The Decoy was directed by Hideo Suzuki.
How long is The Decoy?
The Decoy has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Decoy released?
The Decoy was released on November 26, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Decoy?
The main cast of The Decoy includes Ryō Ikebe, Mitsuko Kusabue, Keiko Ieda, Susumu Fujita, Momoko Kôchi.