Tokyo File 212
“A dangerous spy net in the powderkeg Orient!”
Synopsis
A Communist spy ring in Japan is hard at work trying to sabotage the American war effort during the Korean War, using kidnapping, murder and a disturbed former kamikaze pilot. A U.S. secret agent, posing as a reporter, is dispatched to Tokyo to put a stop to these nefarious activities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- Tokyo File 212
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Tonichi Kogyo K.K., Breakston-McGowan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan, George P. Breakston
Albert Glasser
Herman Schopp
Martin G. Cohn
Melvin Belli, Dorrell McGowan, George P. Breakston
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart E. McGowan
Director
Dorrell McGowan
Director
Martin G. Cohn
Editor
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Herman Schopp
Director of Photography
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Dorrell McGowan
Producer
George P. Breakston
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo File 212
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tokyo File 212 about?
A Communist spy ring in Japan is hard at work trying to sabotage the American war effort during the Korean War, using kidnapping, murder and a disturbed former kamikaze pilot. A U.S. secret agent, posing as a reporter, is dispatched to Tokyo to put a stop to these nefarious activities.
Who directed Tokyo File 212?
Tokyo File 212 was directed by Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan.
Who stars in Tokyo File 212?
The principal cast of Tokyo File 212 includes Florence Marly, Lee Frederick, Katsuhiko Haida, Jun Tazaki, Heihachirō Ōkawa.
When was Tokyo File 212 released and how long is it?
Tokyo File 212 was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokyo File 212?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo File 212 was composed by Albert Glasser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo File 212?
Tokyo File 212 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).