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Escape from Japan

1h 36m1964Yoshishige Yoshida
IMDb: 6.3/10
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As Japan is preparing to host the Olympics, a gang member wanting to go to America is sought after by the police after helping his friend conduct a robbery.

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What is Escape from Japan (1964) about?

As Japan is preparing to host the Olympics, a gang member wanting to go to America is sought after by the police after helping his friend conduct a robbery.

Who stars in Escape from Japan?

Escape from Japan stars Yasushi Suzuki (Tatsuo), Kyōsuke Machida (Takashi Asakawa), Ryōhei Uchida (Isamu Goda), Sumiko Sakamoto (Mitsuko), Etsuko Ichihara (Fujiko). The film was directed by Yoshishige Yoshida.

How long is Escape from Japan?

Escape from Japan has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated N/A.

Is Escape from Japan worth watching?

Escape from Japan holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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