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Steel & Lead

鉄と鉛

Synopsis

A hard-boiled film that follows a detective who will be killed the next morning should he fail his mission, the yakuza assigned to watch over him, and the friendship that develops as they work together.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 15, 1997

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuhiro Kiuchi
Screenplay & Story
Kazuhiro Kiuchi
Original Title
鉄と鉛
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Toei Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuhiro Kiuchi

Screenplay & Story

Kazuhiro Kiuchi

Producers

Tatsuro Shigaki

Department Leadership Roster

Tatsuro Shigaki

Producer

Kazuhiro Kiuchi

Kazuhiro Kiuchi

Screenplay

Kazuhiro Kiuchi

Kazuhiro Kiuchi

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Steel & Lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Steel & Lead

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Steel & Lead about?

A hard-boiled film that follows a detective who will be killed the next morning should he fail his mission, the yakuza assigned to watch over him, and the friendship that develops as they work together.

Who directed Steel & Lead?

Steel & Lead was directed by Kazuhiro Kiuchi.

Who stars in Steel & Lead?

The principal cast of Steel & Lead includes Tsunehiko Watase, Masataka Naruse, Yuji Kishimoto, Terunori Miyazaki, Ayana Sakai.

When was Steel & Lead released and how long is it?

Steel & Lead was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.