Crime Reporter
事件記者
Synopsis
The story centers on the fierce competition among newspaper reporters stationed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department as they race to break major scoops. Alongside this, the film humorously depicts a rookie reporter who grows while repeatedly making mistakes. The first film in a series adapted from an NHK TV drama. Focused on those who work at the 'Sakurada Press Club', the home base of crime reporters who pursue exclusive stories in a corner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tokujirō Yamazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Dai Nishijima, 山口純一郎, 若林一郎
- Original Score
- Keitaro Miho
- Original Title
- 事件記者
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tokujirō Yamazaki
Dai Nishijima, 山口純一郎, 若林一郎, Kazuo Shimada
Keitaro Miho
Department Leadership Roster
Tokujirō Yamazaki
Director
Dai Nishijima
Screenplay
山口純一郎
Screenplay
若林一郎
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Reporter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crime Reporter about?
The story centers on the fierce competition among newspaper reporters stationed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department as they race to break major scoops. Alongside this, the film humorously depicts a rookie reporter who grows while repeatedly making mistakes. The first film in a series adapted from an NHK TV drama. Focused on those who work at the 'Sakurada Press Club', the home base of crime reporters who pursue exclusive stories in a corner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
Who directed Crime Reporter?
Crime Reporter was directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki.
Who stars in Crime Reporter?
The principal cast of Crime Reporter includes Tomo'o Nagai, Yoshio Ōmori, Yasumi Hara, Yūsuke Takita, Joe Shishido.
When was Crime Reporter released and how long is it?
Crime Reporter was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime Reporter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime Reporter was composed by Keitaro Miho.