Japan,
1956, 110 min
Directed by:
Masaki KobayashiScreenplay:
Kobo AbeCinematography:
Hiroshi KusudaComposer:
Chûji KinoshitaPlots(1)
A former soldier who killed a civilian under orders during the war is informed on by his commanding officer and sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor. On being allowed a limited release to attend his mother's funeral, he goes to confront his betrayer... (Shochiku)
Cast
岸惠子
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Tatsuya Nakadai
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内田良平
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Asao Sano
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