Main Line to Terror
動脈列島
Synopsis
Akiyama is an intern, disgusted with the noise pollution caused by the bullet trains and the heart attacks that noise has been causing in older hospital patients, plots to disrupt and, in ten days, destroy a unit of the operation. He warns the Japan National Railway, that, if nothing is done to reduce the noise, he will derail a bullet train. Takigawa is the police detective sent to stop him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuzō Masumura, Yoshio Shirasaka
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- 動脈列島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Tokyo Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Yasuzō Masumura, Yoshio Shirasaka, Ikko Shimizu
Hikaru Hayashi
Kazutami Hara
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Hiroaki Fujii, Yorihiko Yamada
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuzō Masumura
Screenplay
Yoshio Shirasaka
Screenplay
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
Kazutami Hara
Director of Photography
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Line to Terror
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What is Main Line to Terror about?
Akiyama is an intern, disgusted with the noise pollution caused by the bullet trains and the heart attacks that noise has been causing in older hospital patients, plots to disrupt and, in ten days, destroy a unit of the operation. He warns the Japan National Railway, that, if nothing is done to reduce the noise, he will derail a bullet train. Takigawa is the police detective sent to stop him.
Who directed Main Line to Terror?
Main Line to Terror was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Who stars in Main Line to Terror?
The principal cast of Main Line to Terror includes Masaomi Kondo, Jirō Tamiya, Keiko Takahashi, Meiko Kaji, Hisashi Igawa.
When was Main Line to Terror released and how long is it?
Main Line to Terror was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Main Line to Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Main Line to Terror was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.
Is Main Line to Terror based on a book or true story?
Main Line to Terror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ikko Shimizu".