A Killer's Key
ある殺し屋の鍵
Synopsis
A lone wolf assassin, masquerading as a traditional dance instructor named Nitta, is called in to avert a potential financial scandal that threatens to engulf a powerful yakuza group with ties to influential figures in the political establishment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Mori
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitsuo Otaki
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- ある殺し屋の鍵
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Mori
Mitsuo Otaki, Shinji Fujiwara
Hajime Kaburagi
Kazuo Miyagawa
Toshio Taniguchi
Hiroaki Fujii
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Mori
Director
Mitsuo Otaki
Screenplay
Toshio Taniguchi
Editor
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
Kazuo Miyagawa
Director of Photography
Hiroaki Fujii
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Killer's Key
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What is A Killer's Key about?
A lone wolf assassin, masquerading as a traditional dance instructor named Nitta, is called in to avert a potential financial scandal that threatens to engulf a powerful yakuza group with ties to influential figures in the political establishment.
Who directed A Killer's Key?
A Killer's Key was directed by Kazuo Mori.
Who stars in A Killer's Key?
The principal cast of A Killer's Key includes Raizō Ichikawa, Kō Nishimura, Tomomi Satō, Isao Yamagata, Ichirō Nakatani.
When was A Killer's Key released and how long is it?
A Killer's Key was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for A Killer's Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Killer's Key was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
Is A Killer's Key based on a book or true story?
A Killer's Key is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shinji Fujiwara".