Break Out (1988)
An accidental shooting on the job and a recent divorce take a toll on the personal and professional life of a Japanese detective. Just as it seems he can't go any lower, he is suspended from the force for disregarding orders to halt his criminal investigation of a Congressman. However, even this setback won't stop the determined cop from getting to the bottom of the scandal.
Director: Tōru Murakawa
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: July 30, 1988
Cast
- Tatsuya Fuji - Ryusuke Kaji
- Hiroaki Murakami - Koji Nishimura
- Yoko Ishino - Miku Sawano
- Mikio Narita - Toda
- Hyōe Enoki - Man on lift
- Renji Ishibashi - Sakura
- Saiko Isshiki - Saeko Matsuo
- Kōjirō Kusanagi - Genji Ou
- Kiyoshi Nakajo - Nakai
- Mai Okamoto - Miyako Nishimura
Screenplay
- Hiroshi Kashiwabara (Screenplay)
- Kaoru Kurimoto (Novel)
Cinematography: Yukio Yada
Editing: Akira Suzuki
Production: Nikkatsu Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Tōru Murakawa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Break Out about?
- An accidental shooting on the job and a recent divorce take a toll on the personal and professional life of a Japanese detective. Just as it seems he can't go any lower, he is suspended from the force for disregarding orders to halt his criminal investigation of a Congressman. However, even this setback won't stop the determined cop from getting to the bottom of the scandal.
- Who directed Break Out?
- Break Out was directed by Tōru Murakawa.
- Who stars in Break Out?
- Break Out stars Tatsuya Fuji, Hiroaki Murakami, Yoko Ishino, Mikio Narita, Hyōe Enoki, Renji Ishibashi.
- How long is Break Out?
- Break Out has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Break Out?
- Break Out is a Drama, Action film.
- Where was Break Out produced?
- Break Out was produced in Japan.