About this movie
Journalist Kuroki is investigating clandestine arms sales to Southeast Asia. He discovers that the point man in an arms trade was also involved in the cover-up of a murder on an American base during the Allied Occupation. The film rolls along as a suspenseful thriller while offering a critique of political corruption, hypocrisy, and journalistic cowardice in postwar Japan.
Quick facts
Year
1962
Runtime
1h 29m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
5
Genre
Crime, Action
Director
Language
JA
Cast
insane asylum
japanese noir
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Questions about The Challenge
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and released in 1962.
What genre is The Challenge?
The Challenge is a Crime, Action film (1962).
Who stars in The Challenge?
The cast of The Challenge includes Koji Tsuruta, Tatsuo Umemiya, Mayumi Ozora, Hitomi Nakahara, Tetsuro Tamba.
What is the TMDB rating for The Challenge?
The Challenge has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 5 votes.
