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Dead End (1978)

"In the dead end of their youth, they indulge in love and desire--- for them, it is not a graveyard."

4.219781h 14mJA
DramaCrime

Directed by Masaru Konuma

Rating

4.2/10

Runtime

1h 14m

Language

JA

Release

March 4, 1978

Director

Masaru Konuma

Overview

A man and woman meet when he pulls her out of an icy fountain that she has just jumped into. But their developing romance is marred by bad friends, money troubles and illegal sex work.

Cast

Toshiyuki Kitami

Toshiyuki Kitami

Tôru Kitaoka

Yûko Asuka

Yûko Asuka

Chika Nakamiya

Kei Ogawa

Kei Ogawa

Kyoko Horii

Tatsuya Hamaguchi

Tatsuya Hamaguchi

Kimio Fukunaga

Ryoichi Kusanagi

Ryoichi Kusanagi

Miyakawa

Akira Nakagawa

Akira Nakagawa

Yamashita

Ikunosuke Koizumi

Ikunosuke Koizumi

Storekeeper

Toshihiko Oda

Toshihiko Oda

Hiroshi Hirata

Akira Takahashi

Akira Takahashi

Akira Morota

Kōji Yashiro

Kōji Yashiro

Writer A

Yudo Yoshikawa

Yudo Yoshikawa

Eiko Saeki

Keisuke Yukioka

Keisuke Yukioka

Writer B

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dead End (1978), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A man and woman meet when he pulls her out of an icy fountain that she has just jumped into. But their developing romance is marred by bad friends, money troubles and illegal sex work.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dead End. 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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