Mist and Shadows movie poster

Mist and Shadows

August 26, 1961 1h 24m

Originally released in 1961. Mist and Shadows is a thriller/drama film. directed by Teruo Ishii. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tatsuo Umemiya, Yachiyo Ōtori, and Shōji Yasui

Synopsis

A veteran reporter and a young journalist doggedly pursue clues through sheer persistence and intuition to unravel the mystery behind the sudden death of a teacher in the remote Hokuriku region. In pursuit of the truth, they are led to a web of corporate fraud, an inbred village, bundles of toilet paper, and flatfoots with something to hide as the bodies pile up.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 26, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mist and Shadows about?

A veteran reporter and a young journalist doggedly pursue clues through sheer persistence and intuition to unravel the mystery behind the sudden death of a teacher in the remote Hokuriku region. In...

Who directed Mist and Shadows?

Mist and Shadows was directed by Teruo Ishii.

How long is Mist and Shadows?

Mist and Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Mist and Shadows released?

Mist and Shadows was released on August 26, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mist and Shadows?

The main cast of Mist and Shadows includes Tatsuo Umemiya, Yachiyo Ōtori, Shōji Yasui, Tomo'o Nagai, Eijirō Yanagi.