City of the Spider
蜘蛛の街
Synopsis
Inspired by the "Shimoyama Incident," which caused a great stir in society in 1949, the year before its release, this masterpiece suspense film thrillingly depicts the fate of a man caught up in a crime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hajime Takaiwa
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 蜘蛛の街
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Suzuki
Hajime Takaiwa, Isamu Kuratani
Akira Ifukube
Kimio Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Hajime Takaiwa
Screenplay
Hideo Suzuki
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Kimio Watanabe
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of the Spider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of the Spider about?
Inspired by the "Shimoyama Incident," which caused a great stir in society in 1949, the year before its release, this masterpiece suspense film thrillingly depicts the fate of a man caught up in a crime.
Who directed City of the Spider?
City of the Spider was directed by Hideo Suzuki.
Who stars in City of the Spider?
The principal cast of City of the Spider includes Jūkichi Uno, Chieko Nakakita, Ichirō Izawa, Noriko Sengoku, Masao Mishima.
When was City of the Spider released and how long is it?
City of the Spider was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for City of the Spider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of the Spider was composed by Akira Ifukube.