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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Thriller
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DirectorKōzō Saeki
Writers芝野文雄
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShowdown on Pier No.3
About Showdown on Pier No.3
Crime thriller about the investigation of a man murdered at a Tokyo race track. Clues lead Detective Yoneyama (Mihashi) to Kobe where a narcotics gang is smuggling drugs in golf balls with the aid of an ex-cop (Takarada).
Directed by Kōzō Saeki, Showdown on Pier No.3 leans on a strong ensemble — Akira Takarada, Tatsuya Mihashi, Akemi Kita — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1960.
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