The Shape of Night
夜の片鱗
Synopsis
Yoshie Nogami, a factory worker by day, works as a bar hostess at night. She begins a passionate affair with one of her regulars, but his changing demeanor and constant demands for money lead Yoshie down a dark path.
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Miyuki Kuwano
Yoshie Nomoto
Mikijiro Hira
Eiji Kitami
Keisuke Sonoi
Hiroshi Fujii
Bunta Sugawara
Tamura
Masuyo Iwamoto
Machiko Kosugi
Misako Tominaga
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Isao Kimura
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Noriko Sengoku
Akitake Kōno
Miyoko Nakamura
Tonbo Zushi
Hideo Kidokoro
Yoshiko Hiromura
Keiko
Bonta Tōkyō
Hifumi Takaoka
Toru Takeuchi
Hideaki Nagai
Kōji Matsubara
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiro Ide
- Original Score
- Masanobu Higurashi
- Original Title
- 夜の片鱗
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Nakamura
Toshiro Ide, Kyōko Ōta
Masanobu Higurashi
Tōichirō Narushima
Keiichi Uraoka
Akihiko Shimada
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Nakamura
Director
Keiichi Uraoka
Editor
Tōichirō Narushima
Director of Photography
Akihiko Shimada
Producer
Masanobu Higurashi
Original Music Composer
Toshiro Ide
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shape of Night
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What is The Shape of Night about?
Yoshie Nogami, a factory worker by day, works as a bar hostess at night. She begins a passionate affair with one of her regulars, but his changing demeanor and constant demands for money lead Yoshie down a dark path.
Who directed The Shape of Night?
The Shape of Night was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Who stars in The Shape of Night?
The principal cast of The Shape of Night includes Miyuki Kuwano, Mikijiro Hira, Keisuke Sonoi, Bunta Sugawara, Masuyo Iwamoto.
When was The Shape of Night released and how long is it?
The Shape of Night was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shape of Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shape of Night was composed by Masanobu Higurashi.
Is The Shape of Night based on a book or true story?
The Shape of Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kyōko Ōta".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shape of Night?
The Shape of Night holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).