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Danger Pays (1962)

7.019621h 22mJA
ComedyCrime

Directed by Kō Nakahira

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

JA

Release

December 1, 1962

Director

Kō Nakahira

Official Trailer

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Overview

Joe, Okita, and Serizawa hear of the armed robbery of a truck carrying one billion eighty million yen's worth of Mint paper. Knowing that the thugs will now need a counterfeiter to make the bogus bills, they each decide to cash in on it by selling them the idea that they need Sakamoto, the best coun...

Cast

Joe Shishido

Joe Shishido

Jôji Kondô

Hiroyuki Nagato

Hiroyuki Nagato

Tetsuzô Okita

Ruriko Asaoka

Ruriko Asaoka

Tomoko Akiyama

Arihiro Fujimura

Arihiro Fujimura

Wang

Eiji Gō

Eiji Gō

Bokuzen Hidari

Bokuzen Hidari

Sakamoto, the Expert

Kōjirō Kusanagi

Kōjirō Kusanagi

Ken Serizawa

Torahiko Hamada

Torahiko Hamada

Hijikata

Daizaburo Hirata

Daizaburo Hirata

Poker-Face Hide

Toyoko Takechi

Toyoko Takechi

Grandma

Zenji Yamada

Zenji Yamada

Nagai

Keisuke Noro

Keisuke Noro

Konno

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Danger Pays (1962), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Joe, Okita, and Serizawa hear of the armed robbery of a truck carrying one billion eighty million yen's worth of Mint paper. Knowing that the thugs will now need a counterfeiter to make the bogus bills, they each decide to cash in on it by selling them the idea that they need Sakamoto, the best counterfeiter in Japan. A seesaw game unfolds between the three men as each tries to outdo the other two in handing over Sakamoto for one million yen to Hijikata, the big boss, who intends to make counterfeit money with the stolen paper. A little belatedly, they realize it needs their combined forces to outwit Hijikata and they raid his place together. Outnumbered, however, they are thrown into a basement room and the gas is turned on. Certain death stares them in the face, but the three men are not ones to take things lying down....

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Danger Pays. 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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