Black Dead Ball
黒の死球
Synopsis
A talent scout who had his eyes set on a star left-handed pitcher in the high school baseball world falls to his death at his hotel. Was it a homicide or suicide? His junior colleague pursues the mystery of his death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunkai Mizuho
- Screenplay & Story
- Kozo Taguchi
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 黒の死球
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunkai Mizuho
Kozo Taguchi
Sei Ikeno
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kozo Taguchi
Writer
Shunkai Mizuho
Director
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dead Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Dead Ball about?
A talent scout who had his eyes set on a star left-handed pitcher in the high school baseball world falls to his death at his hotel. Was it a homicide or suicide? His junior colleague pursues the mystery of his death.
Who directed Black Dead Ball?
Black Dead Ball was directed by Shunkai Mizuho.
Who stars in Black Dead Ball?
The principal cast of Black Dead Ball includes Ken Utsui, Yukiko Fuji, Isao Kuraishi, Teppei Endō, Shigeru Kōyama.
When was Black Dead Ball released and how long is it?
Black Dead Ball was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Dead Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Dead Ball was composed by Sei Ikeno.