

Stakeout
1958-01-15 · 116 min · ★ 7.1
Two detectives begin a stakeout based on the slim chance of catching a murderer whom they suspect will try to reunite with an old flame.
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- Directors
- Yoshitarō Nomura
- Production companies
- Shochiku
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Minoru ŌkiTakao Yuki, the police detective
Takahiro TamuraKyûichi Ishii, the murderer
Seiji MiyaguchiYuji Shimooka, the police detective
Hideko TakamineSadako Yokokawa
Kin SugaiMrs. Shimooka
Masao ShimizuMr. Yokokawa
Ryōhei UchidaMr. Yamada, principal offender
Kamatari FujiwaraMr. Takakura
Kumeko UrabeProprietress of the Hotel Hizen-ya
Hizuru TakachihoYumiko Takakura
Miki Odagiri
Tanie Kitabayashi
Shinsuke Ashida
Toshiaki Konoe
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