Cold Current
寒流
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of a bitter power struggle between the faction of the chairman of the board and the faction of the vice-chairman of the board of a large bank, this business mystery explores the lust, suffering and vindictiveness of one of the branch managers caught in the middle of the struggle. The term “cold current” refers to a current in which those who, once in it, find themselves will never emerge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sōkichi Tomimoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuko Ōno
- Original Score
- Mitsuaki Kanno
- Original Title
- 寒流
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- TV Asahi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sōkichi Tomimoto
Yasuko Ōno, Seicho Matsumoto
Mitsuaki Kanno
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuko Ōno
Screenplay
Sōkichi Tomimoto
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Current
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What is Cold Current about?
Set against the backdrop of a bitter power struggle between the faction of the chairman of the board and the faction of the vice-chairman of the board of a large bank, this business mystery explores the lust, suffering and vindictiveness of one of the branch managers caught in the middle of the struggle. The term “cold current” refers to a current in which those who, once in it, find themselves will never emerge.
Who directed Cold Current?
Cold Current was directed by Sōkichi Tomimoto.
Who stars in Cold Current?
The principal cast of Cold Current includes Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Takashi Yamaguchi, Meiko Kaji, Arihiro Fujimura, Shota Morikawa.
When was Cold Current released and how long is it?
Cold Current was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Cold Current?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold Current was composed by Mitsuaki Kanno.
Is Cold Current based on a book or true story?
Cold Current is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Seicho Matsumoto".