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Running in Madness, Dying in Love

Running in Madness, Dying in Love

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Running in Madness, Dying in Love

1969

1h 17m

6.1(8 votes)

Drama

Overview

During clashes between demonstrators and police that rage on the streets of Tokyo, a young man hides in the house of his brother - a police officer. The latter is accidentally shot by his wife, which forces the young man to flee with her.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Yôko Mutô

Sodori

Ken Yoshizawa

Ken Yoshizawa

Sahei Fujiwara

Rokkō Toura

Rokkō Toura

Isao Fujiwara

Hatsuo Yamaya

Hatsuo Yamaya

Elder

Michio Akiyama

Michio Akiyama

Outsider

Shigechika Satō

Shigechika Satō

Village man

Masao Adachi

Masao Adachi

Village man

Hajime Isogai

Village man

Masaru Nishimura

Village man

Suikô Oshida

Crazy man

Creative team

Directed by: Kōji Wakamatsu
Written by: Masao Adachi
Produced by: Kōji Wakamatsu

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