The Fugitive movie poster

The Fugitive

March 25, 1959 1h 27m

Originally released in 1959. The Fugitive is a crime/drama film. directed by Takumi Furukawa. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hiroyuki Nagato, Mihoko Inagaki, and Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi

Synopsis

An action drama similar to Wyler's "The Desperate Hours", adapted by Seiji Hoshikawa of "Tasogare no Tokyo Tower" based on Shinji Fujiwara's original work. Jiro, who had been unable to rehabilitate because of the stigma of having criminal record, stopped by at his favorite bar. There, Shimamoto was waiting for him, and Jiro was offered a job to carry certain things. Jiro was attracted by the large amount of reward and finally accepted the task. The car driven by Jiro was investigated by a police officer on the way, but Shimamoto shooted the police officer and orders to help Jiro escape at full speed...

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 25, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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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 The Fugitive about?

An action drama similar to Wyler's "The Desperate Hours", adapted by Seiji Hoshikawa of "Tasogare no Tokyo Tower" based on Shinji Fujiwara's original work. Jiro, who had been unable to rehabilitat...

Who directed The Fugitive?

The Fugitive was directed by Takumi Furukawa.

How long is The Fugitive?

The Fugitive has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was The Fugitive released?

The Fugitive was released on March 25, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Fugitive?

The main cast of The Fugitive includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Mihoko Inagaki, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Yuko Minamifu, Yōko Kozono.