Break Out
行き止まりの挽歌 ブレイクアウト
Synopsis
An accidental shooting on the job and a recent divorce take a toll on the personal and professional life of a Japanese detective. Just as it seems he can't go any lower, he is suspended from the force for disregarding orders to halt his criminal investigation of a Congressman. However, even this setback won't stop the determined cop from getting to the bottom of the scandal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tōru Murakawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Kashiwabara
- Original Title
- 行き止まりの挽歌 ブレイクアウト
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tōru Murakawa
Hiroshi Kashiwabara, Kaoru Kurimoto
Yukio Yada
Akira Suzuki
Kei Ijichi
Department Leadership Roster
Tōru Murakawa
Director
Hiroshi Kashiwabara
Screenplay
Kei Ijichi
Producer
Yukio Yada
Director of Photography
Akira Suzuki
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Break Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Break Out about?
An accidental shooting on the job and a recent divorce take a toll on the personal and professional life of a Japanese detective. Just as it seems he can't go any lower, he is suspended from the force for disregarding orders to halt his criminal investigation of a Congressman. However, even this setback won't stop the determined cop from getting to the bottom of the scandal.
Who directed Break Out?
Break Out was directed by Tōru Murakawa.
Who stars in Break Out?
The principal cast of Break Out includes Tatsuya Fuji, Hiroaki Murakami, Yoko Ishino, Mikio Narita, Hyōe Enoki.
When was Break Out released and how long is it?
Break Out was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Is Break Out based on a book or true story?
Break Out is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kaoru Kurimoto".