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6.8 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19671h 25mJapan

Three Seconds to Zero Hour

爆破3秒前

Synopsis

“I like shady dealings,” purrs undercover superspy Yabuki en route to infiltrating a sadistic, trigger-happy gang of international jewel thieves. Gone renegade from the shadowy espionage bureau that honed his killer instincts to a razor’s edge, the implacable Yabuki teams up with fellow mercenary crime fighter Yamawaki. Together, they follow a trail of stolen gems leading from the final days of WWII to a contemporary conspiracy that reaches into the highest corridors of corporate power and nefarious international villainy.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Motomu Ida
Screenplay & Story
Hideichi Nagahara, Haruhiko Oyabu
Original Title
爆破3秒前
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Nikkatsu Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Motomu Ida

Screenplay & Story

Hideichi Nagahara, Haruhiko Oyabu

Department Leadership Roster

Hideichi Nagahara

Hideichi Nagahara

Writer

Haruhiko Oyabu

Haruhiko Oyabu

Writer

Motomu Ida

Motomu Ida

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Three Seconds to Zero Hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Seconds to Zero Hour

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

What is Three Seconds to Zero Hour about?

“I like shady dealings,” purrs undercover superspy Yabuki en route to infiltrating a sadistic, trigger-happy gang of international jewel thieves. Gone renegade from the shadowy espionage bureau that honed his killer instincts to a razor’s edge, the implacable Yabuki teams up with fellow mercenary crime fighter Yamawaki. Together, they follow a trail of stolen gems leading from the final days of WWII to a contemporary conspiracy that reaches into the highest corridors of corporate power and nefarious international villainy.

Who directed Three Seconds to Zero Hour?

Three Seconds to Zero Hour was directed by Motomu Ida.

Who stars in Three Seconds to Zero Hour?

The principal cast of Three Seconds to Zero Hour includes Akira Kobayashi, Hideki Takahashi, Katsue Takaishi, Oh Ranfan, Ruriko Itô.

When was Three Seconds to Zero Hour released and how long is it?

Three Seconds to Zero Hour was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.