Willful Murder (1981)
The president of the Japanese National Railways is found dead during a period in which train service is plagued by numerous layoffs, strikes and shutdowns. The government says that the president was murdered; the police claim it was a suicide. A quizzical reporter follows the case for years, but the basic question remains unanswered: was the victim killed by members of the burgeoning Communist movement in Japan, or was the death stage-managed by the authorities in hopes of discrediting the Communists?
Director: Kei Kumai
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: November 7, 1981
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai - Yashiro
- Ichirō Nakatani - Toyama
- Isao Hashimoto - Ono
- Akio Miyabe
- Yōko Asaji
- Shinji Ogawa
- Koji Yakusho - Journalist
- Jiro Kawarazaki
- Kei Yamamoto
- Shogen Nitta
Screenplay
- Ryuzo Kikushima (Screenplay)
- Kimio Yada (Book)
Music: Masaru Satō
Cinematography: Shunichirō Nakao
Editing: Osamu Inoue
Production: Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Kei Kumai
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Willful Murder about?
- The president of the Japanese National Railways is found dead during a period in which train service is plagued by numerous layoffs, strikes and shutdowns. The government says that the president was murdered; the police claim it was a suicide. A quizzical reporter follows the case for years, but the basic question remains unanswered: was the victim killed by members of the burgeoning Communist movement in Japan, or was the death stage-managed by the authorities in hopes of discrediting the Communists?
- Who directed Willful Murder?
- Willful Murder was directed by Kei Kumai.
- Who stars in Willful Murder?
- Willful Murder stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Ichirō Nakatani, Isao Hashimoto, Akio Miyabe, Yōko Asaji, Shinji Ogawa.
- How long is Willful Murder?
- Willful Murder has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Willful Murder?
- Willful Murder is a Drama film.
- Where was Willful Murder produced?
- Willful Murder was produced in Japan.