The Wild Reporter
Originally released in 1959. The Wild Reporter is a action/drama film. directed by Akinori Matsuo. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, and Izumi Ashikawa
Synopsis
Seven years ago, Ishimatsu Toshio, a talented radio producer at Zen Nihon Hōsō, witnessed a crazed drug addict murder his wife and then commit suicide, though Toshio was able to save the lives of their two children. Just transferred from Shimizu to Tokyo, Toshio hopes to produce a program that will expose the drug trade in Tokyo. One day, Toshio stops into a noodle shop where he is mistaken for a drug dealer and passed a bagful of drugs. The real dealer arrives in time to follow Toshio home. That night Toshio is attacked by the dealer, who turns out to be Kenji, one of the children Toshio had saved. Kenji can't bring himself to kill Toshio, so he runs away and goes into hiding from the mafia. While continuing to investigate the drug trade, Toshio searches for Kenji to get Kenji's testimony for his program.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wild Reporter about?
Seven years ago, Ishimatsu Toshio, a talented radio producer at Zen Nihon Hōsō, witnessed a crazed drug addict murder his wife and then commit suicide, though Toshio was able to save the lives ...
Who directed The Wild Reporter?
The Wild Reporter was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
How long is The Wild Reporter?
The Wild Reporter has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Wild Reporter released?
The Wild Reporter was released on September 27, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wild Reporter?
The main cast of The Wild Reporter includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Izumi Ashikawa, Keiichirō Akagi, Nobuo Kaneko.