The 36 Passengers
三十六人の乗客
Synopsis
A suspense drama about a thief who sneaks onto a late-night ski bus heading from Tokyo to Joshinetsu and the detective who rides with him to arrest him. Each of the passengers acts independently, and the incident takes an unexpected turn that goes beyond the detective's intentions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshio Sugie
- Screenplay & Story
- Yorichika Arima
- Original Title
- 三十六人の乗客
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Tokyo Eiga Shinsha Co., Ltd., TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshio Sugie
Yorichika Arima
Department Leadership Roster
Toshio Sugie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 36 Passengers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 36 Passengers about?
A suspense drama about a thief who sneaks onto a late-night ski bus heading from Tokyo to Joshinetsu and the detective who rides with him to arrest him. Each of the passengers acts independently, and the incident takes an unexpected turn that goes beyond the detective's intentions.
Who directed The 36 Passengers?
The 36 Passengers was directed by Toshio Sugie.
Who stars in The 36 Passengers?
The principal cast of The 36 Passengers includes Hiroshi Koizumi, Keiko Awaji, Takashi Shimura, Minoru Chiaki, Shin Morikawa.
When was The 36 Passengers released and how long is it?
The 36 Passengers was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The 36 Passengers based on a book or true story?
The 36 Passengers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yorichika Arima".