
Shooting Star
流星
“SHOOTING STAR”
Synopsis
Based on that testimony, an investigation is launched in the entertainment district, and through a brief conversation between Toda and Nanako at the cabaret "R-Red," it becomes apparent that her lover, Kaneda, is suspicious. Toda and Kaneda are, in fact, members of the gang currently being frantically pursued by the Metropolitan Police. Their leader is a ruthless man named Yoshio Matsui, known as "Tetsu the Murakumo," who has his mistress, Aiko, working as a singer at this cabaret. Kaneda, using his leg injury caused by Detective Mishima as leverage, demands a large sum of money from Tetsu, but is instead met with gunfire from Tetsu's gang. Upon hearing the gunshots, Officer Fujita, who was patrolling nearby, gives chase. As Kaneda lies dying, he reveals the truth before drawing his last breath. With this near-confirmation, Fujita puts out an all-points bulletin for Tetsu.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yutaka Abe
- Screenplay & Story
- Kennosuke Tateoka, Yutaka Abe
- Original Score
- Ryōichi Hattori
- Original Title
- 流星
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Shintoho Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yutaka Abe
Kennosuke Tateoka, Yutaka Abe
Ryōichi Hattori
Nobuo Aoyagi
Department Leadership Roster
Yutaka Abe
Director
Nobuo Aoyagi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shooting Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooting Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooting Star about?
Based on that testimony, an investigation is launched in the entertainment district, and through a brief conversation between Toda and Nanako at the cabaret "R-Red," it becomes apparent that her lover, Kaneda, is suspicious. Toda and Kaneda are, in fact, members of the gang currently being frantically pursued by the Metropolitan Police. Their leader is a ruthless man named Yoshio Matsui, known as "Tetsu the Murakumo," who has his mistress, Aiko, working as a singer at this cabaret. Kaneda, using his leg injury caused by Detective Mishima as leverage, demands a large sum of money from Tetsu, but is instead met with gunfire from Tetsu's gang. Upon hearing the gunshots, Officer Fujita, who was patrolling nearby, gives chase. As Kaneda lies dying, he reveals the truth before drawing his last breath. With this near-confirmation, Fujita puts out an all-points bulletin for Tetsu.
Who directed Shooting Star?
Shooting Star was directed by Yutaka Abe.
Who stars in Shooting Star?
The principal cast of Shooting Star includes Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Den Obinata, Masao Wakahara, Akira Nakamura, Chizuko Nogami.
When was Shooting Star released and how long is it?
Shooting Star was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Shooting Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooting Star was composed by Ryōichi Hattori.
