Abashiri Prison
網走番外地
Synopsis
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.
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Original 1965 Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-20
Top Cast
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Ken Takakura
Shinichi Tachibana
Kōji Nanbara
Gonzo Gonda
Kyōsuke Machida
Natsume
Kanjūrō Arashi
Torakichi Akuda
Tōru Abe
Heizo Yoda
Nami Munakata
Tsumaki's Wife
Kunie Tanaka
Otsuki
Tetsuro Tamba
Tsumaki
Kenji Ushio
Prisoner
Koji Takishima
Kazu Sugiyoshi
Seiya Satō
Jôji Yoshimura
Kōji Sekiyama
Tadashi Suganuma
Tatsuya Kitayama
Koji Miemachi
Akiko Kazami
Hideko Tachibana
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teruo Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Teruo Ishii, Hajime Itō
- Original Score
- Masao Yagi
- Original Title
- 網走番外地
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teruo Ishii
Teruo Ishii, Hajime Itō
Masao Yagi
Yoshikazu Yamasawa
Department Leadership Roster
Teruo Ishii
Director
Teruo Ishii
Writer
Masao Yagi
Original Music Composer
Yoshikazu Yamasawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abashiri Prison
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What is Abashiri Prison about?
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.
Who directed Abashiri Prison?
Abashiri Prison was directed by Teruo Ishii.
Who stars in Abashiri Prison?
The principal cast of Abashiri Prison includes Ken Takakura, Kōji Nanbara, Kyōsuke Machida, Kanjūrō Arashi, Tōru Abe.
When was Abashiri Prison released and how long is it?
Abashiri Prison was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Abashiri Prison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abashiri Prison was composed by Masao Yagi.