A man walks free at midnight—into a conspiracy that wants him buried.
This movie depicts the confrontation between a man entangled in a despicable trap and the shadow of murderous intent, and the efforts of a journalist chasing after the truth. Due to the passage of time since the film's release, some scenes may be marred by visual and audio distortions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Direction
Yamazaki squeezes dread from simple urban spaces.
Acting
Nitani's weary desperation anchors every frame.
Production
Damaged print accidentally becomes time-capsule aesthetic.
Director
Tokujirō Yamazaki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This belongs to the 'reporter hero' boom of early 1960s Japanese cinema, reflecting postwar media optimism before the 1964 Olympics whitewash.
Director Tokujirō Yamazaki made only four features; this survival against obscurity is itself a minor miracle of archival luck.
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