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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 08m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
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DirectorKō Nakahira, Koreyoshi Kurahara
WritersKaneto Shindō
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Shadow of Fear
About The Shadow of Fear
In the backstreets of Ginza, the boss of a hairdressing salon is found dead, killed by strangulation. The detective on the case soon hears rumors about the murder.
Directed by Kō Nakahira, Koreyoshi Kurahara, The Shadow of Fear leans on a strong ensemble — Shinsuke Maki, Keiko Amaji, Sumiko Minami — 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 thriller titles of 1956.
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