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IMDb19571h 31mJapan

A Case of Honor

正義派

Synopsis

The obstinate black market trader Okyo lives together with her son Seitaro, who works as a mechanic for a bus company. She also looks after her son's colleague, the bus driver Fujita. When he causes an accident one day, Seitaro testifies against him due to his moral scruples, thus getting his company into trouble.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Minoru Shibuya
Screenplay & Story
Ryōsuke Saitō, Masaru Baba
Original Score
Masayoshi Ikeda
Original Title
正義派
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Studios
Shochiku

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Minoru Shibuya

Screenplay & Story

Ryōsuke Saitō, Masaru Baba, Naoya Shiga

Original Score & Music

Masayoshi Ikeda

Director of Photography

Hiroyuki Nagaoka

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Naoya Shiga

Department Leadership Roster

Minoru Shibuya

Minoru Shibuya

Director

Ryōsuke Saitō

Screenplay

Masaru Baba

Screenplay

Hiroyuki Nagaoka

Director of Photography

Masayoshi Ikeda

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Case of Honor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Case of Honor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Case of Honor about?

The obstinate black market trader Okyo lives together with her son Seitaro, who works as a mechanic for a bus company. She also looks after her son's colleague, the bus driver Fujita. When he causes an accident one day, Seitaro testifies against him due to his moral scruples, thus getting his company into trouble.

Who directed A Case of Honor?

A Case of Honor was directed by Minoru Shibuya.

Who stars in A Case of Honor?

The principal cast of A Case of Honor includes Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Masami Taura, Hitomi Nozoe, Eiko Miyoshi.

When was A Case of Honor released and how long is it?

A Case of Honor was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for A Case of Honor?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Case of Honor was composed by Masayoshi Ikeda.

Is A Case of Honor based on a book or true story?

A Case of Honor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Naoya Shiga".