Points and Lines
点と線
Synopsis
Based on Matsumoto Seicho's classic mystery novel of the same name, the story centers around a group of detectives who are determined to find the truth behind an apparent double suicide.
Top Cast
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Hiroshi Minami
Kiichi Mihara
Isao Yamagata
Tatsuo Yasuda
Mieko Takamine
Ryoko
Yoshi Katō
Jutaro Toriumi
Takashi Shimura
Kasai
Ushio Akashi
Hasegawa
Tokue Hanazawa
Yūji Hori
Takashi Kanda
Sayama's brother
Akiko Kazami
Mitsue Komiya
Toshie Kusunoki
Akitake Kōno
Junji Masuda
Masao Mishima
Sanae Mitsuoka
Tomiko
Yasushi Nagata
Akemi Nara
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsuneo Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Seicho Matsumoto, Masato Ide
- Original Score
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Original Title
- 点と線
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsuneo Kobayashi
Seicho Matsumoto, Masato Ide
Chūji Kinoshita
Shizuka Fujii
Fumio Soda
Noboru Nezu
Department Leadership Roster
Fumio Soda
Editor
Noboru Nezu
Producer
Masato Ide
Writer
Tsuneo Kobayashi
Director
Suguru Tanabe
Production Design
Shizuka Fujii
Director of Photography
Chūji Kinoshita
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Points and Lines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Points and Lines about?
Based on Matsumoto Seicho's classic mystery novel of the same name, the story centers around a group of detectives who are determined to find the truth behind an apparent double suicide.
Who directed Points and Lines?
Points and Lines was directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi.
Who stars in Points and Lines?
The principal cast of Points and Lines includes Hiroshi Minami, Isao Yamagata, Mieko Takamine, Yoshi Katō, Takashi Shimura.
When was Points and Lines released and how long is it?
Points and Lines was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Points and Lines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Points and Lines was composed by Chūji Kinoshita.
Is Points and Lines based on a book or true story?
Points and Lines is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Seicho Matsumoto".