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The Castle of Sand (1974)

7.319742h 23mJA
CrimeMysteryDrama

Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

2h 23m

Language

JA

Release

October 19, 1974

Director

Yoshitarō Nomura

Official Trailer

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Overview

Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.

Cast

Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

Detective Eitaro Imanishi

Gō Katō

Gō Katō

Eiro Waga

Kensaku Morita

Kensaku Morita

Detective Hiroshi Yoshimura

Yoko Shimada

Yoko Shimada

Reiko Takagi

Karin Yamaguchi

Karin Yamaguchi

Sachiko Tadakoro

Shin Saburi

Shin Saburi

Ex-Finance Minister, Shigeki Tadokoro

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Chiyokichi Motoura

Kazuhide Haruta

Kazuhide Haruta

Hideo Motoura

Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

Kenichi Miki

Seiji Matsuyama

Seiji Matsuyama

Shokichi Miki

Taketoshi Naitō

Taketoshi Naitō

Search Section Chief

Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

Kojuro Kirihara

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Castle of Sand (1974), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Castle of Sand. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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