A Chain of Islands
日本列島
Synopsis
When a US army sergeant is found drowned in Tokyo Bay, an investigation is launched to determine how and why he lost his life. The investigation uncovers a black market scheme involving counterfeit money, murder, and conspiracy.
Top Cast
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Jūkichi Uno
Akiyama
Izumi Ashikawa
Kazuko Ishûin
Hideaki Nitani
Harashima
Mizuho Suzuki
Kurosaki
Shosei Muto
Miyakawa
Eiken Shoji
Kawakita
Torauemon Utazawa
Hattori
Hideji Ōtaki
Karasawa
Tsutomu Shimomoto
Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police
Toshiaki Itō
Samuel's attorney
Toshinosuke Nagao
Yoko Benisawa
Aunt Toyo
Fujiko Kimura
Atsuko Kobayashi
Sumie Sasaki
Eiko
Michio Hino
Narusawa
Hiroshi Chō
Keisuke Yukioka
Rie Maki
Satoe Akiyama
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kei Kumai
- Screenplay & Story
- Kei Kumai
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 日本列島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kei Kumai
Kei Kumai, Koichiro Yoshihara
Akira Ifukube
Shinsaku Himeda
Yoshiaki Yabuuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Kei Kumai
Director
Kei Kumai
Screenplay
Shinsaku Himeda
Director of Photography
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Kazuhiko Chiba
Production Design
Yoshiaki Yabuuchi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Chain of Islands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Chain of Islands about?
When a US army sergeant is found drowned in Tokyo Bay, an investigation is launched to determine how and why he lost his life. The investigation uncovers a black market scheme involving counterfeit money, murder, and conspiracy.
Who directed A Chain of Islands?
A Chain of Islands was directed by Kei Kumai.
Who stars in A Chain of Islands?
The principal cast of A Chain of Islands includes Jūkichi Uno, Izumi Ashikawa, Hideaki Nitani, Mizuho Suzuki, Shosei Muto.
When was A Chain of Islands released and how long is it?
A Chain of Islands was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for A Chain of Islands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Chain of Islands was composed by Akira Ifukube.
Is A Chain of Islands based on a book or true story?
A Chain of Islands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Koichiro Yoshihara".