Cell No. 8
第８監房
Synopsis
A man and a woman meet through a strange fate. This unique melodrama depicts the course of their budding love in a corner of the big city.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yutaka Abe
- Screenplay & Story
- Goro Shiraishi
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 第８監房
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yutaka Abe
Goro Shiraishi, Renzaburō Shibata
Masaru Satō
Takeo Yanagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Goro Shiraishi
Screenplay
Yutaka Abe
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Takeo Yanagawa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cell No. 8
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cell No. 8 about?
A man and a woman meet through a strange fate. This unique melodrama depicts the course of their budding love in a corner of the big city.
Who directed Cell No. 8?
Cell No. 8 was directed by Yutaka Abe.
Who stars in Cell No. 8?
The principal cast of Cell No. 8 includes Tatsuya Mihashi, Yumeji Tsukioka, Gō Kuroda, Hisano Yamaoka, Kyōzō Fuyuki.
When was Cell No. 8 released and how long is it?
Cell No. 8 was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Cell No. 8?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cell No. 8 was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is Cell No. 8 based on a book or true story?
Cell No. 8 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Renzaburō Shibata".