The Fugitive
逃亡者
Synopsis
An action drama similar to Wyler's "The Desperate Hours", adapted by Seiji Hoshikawa of "Tasogare no Tokyo Tower" based on Shinji Fujiwara's original work. Jiro, who had been unable to rehabilitate because of the stigma of having criminal record, stopped by at his favorite bar. There, Shimamoto was waiting for him, and Jiro was offered a job to carry certain things. Jiro was attracted by the large amount of reward and finally accepted the task. The car driven by Jiro was investigated by a police officer on the way, but Shimamoto shooted the police officer and orders to help Jiro escape at full speed...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takumi Furukawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Hoshikawa
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 逃亡者
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takumi Furukawa
Seiji Hoshikawa, Shinji Fujiwara
Taichiro Kosugi
Department Leadership Roster
Takumi Furukawa
Director
Seiji Hoshikawa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fugitive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fugitive about?
An action drama similar to Wyler's "The Desperate Hours", adapted by Seiji Hoshikawa of "Tasogare no Tokyo Tower" based on Shinji Fujiwara's original work. Jiro, who had been unable to rehabilitate because of the stigma of having criminal record, stopped by at his favorite bar. There, Shimamoto was waiting for him, and Jiro was offered a job to carry certain things. Jiro was attracted by the large amount of reward and finally accepted the task. The car driven by Jiro was investigated by a police officer on the way, but Shimamoto shooted the police officer and orders to help Jiro escape at full speed...
Who directed The Fugitive?
The Fugitive was directed by Takumi Furukawa.
Who stars in The Fugitive?
The principal cast of The Fugitive includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Mihoko Inagaki, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Yuko Minamifu, Yōko Kozono.
When was The Fugitive released and how long is it?
The Fugitive was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fugitive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fugitive was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.