Abashiri Prison (1965)

Review: Abashiri Prison (1965)

Director: Teruo Ishii

Cast: Ken Takakura, Kôji Nanbara, Kyōsuke Machida, Kanjūrō Arashi, Tōru Abe,

Ken Takakura
Ken Takakura
Kôji Nanbara
Kôji Nanbara
Kyōsuke Machida
Kyōsuke Machida
Kanjūrō Arashi
Kanjūrō Arashi
Tōru Abe
Tōru Abe

Plot: Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

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Fall 2024 viewing round-up, part one

Fall 2024 viewing round-up, part one

My Fall viewing has been the usual varied mix, with a number of new and classic Japanese movies, John Boorman’s fantasy sequel to The Exorcist, Alex Garland’s uncomfortably prescient depiction of America tearing itself apart, a slice […]

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