Escape and the Law
逃亡と掟
Synopsis
Minami Yoichiro is a gang member who has killed the boss of opponent clan. Before leaving Japan forever, he visits his sister's grave and becomes involved with a rival gang. He then discovers that his sister was murdered; also it becomes apparent that the pursuing detective has a personal reason for trying to capture him. In the end both he and the girl who was escaping with him are killed. The third film in Shochiku's series Law / Okite.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Namio Yuasa
- Screenplay & Story
- Namio Yuasa
- Original Title
- 逃亡と掟
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Namio Yuasa
Namio Yuasa, Noboru Andō
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Namio Yuasa
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Namio Yuasa
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What is Escape and the Law about?
Minami Yoichiro is a gang member who has killed the boss of opponent clan. Before leaving Japan forever, he visits his sister's grave and becomes involved with a rival gang. He then discovers that his sister was murdered; also it becomes apparent that the pursuing detective has a personal reason for trying to capture him. In the end both he and the girl who was escaping with him are killed. The third film in Shochiku's series Law / Okite.
Who directed Escape and the Law?
Escape and the Law was directed by Namio Yuasa.
Who stars in Escape and the Law?
The principal cast of Escape and the Law includes Noboru Andō, Michitarō Mizushima, Keiji Takamiya, Bunta Sugawara, Haruo Tanaka.
When was Escape and the Law released and how long is it?
Escape and the Law was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.