Stakeout
Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura
Produced by Shochiku
A mid-century procedural thriller centered on patient detective work and the emotional complications of forbidden love, balancing suspense with interpersonal tension.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Minoru Ōki
Takao Yuki, the police detective
Takahiro Tamura
Kyûichi Ishii, the murderer
Seiji Miyaguchi
Yuji Shimooka, the police detective
Hideko Takamine
Sadako Yokokawa
Kin Sugai
Mrs. Shimooka
Masao Shimizu
Mr. Yokokawa
Ryōhei Uchida
Mr. Yamada, principal offender
Kamatari Fujiwara
Mr. Takakura
Kumeko Urabe
Proprietress of the Hotel Hizen-ya
Hizuru Takachiho
Yumiko Takakura
Tomoko Fumino
Mrs. Takakura
Miki Odagiri
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