This little seen early work by Ichikawa was produced during the director's Shintoho period (1947-51). Written by Kaneto Shindô and featuring Ryô Ikebe as a young policeman it is part crime drama, part social study. Definitely not an undiscovered masterpiece, but still a must for Ichikawa buffs.
Released: Jun 01, 1950
Runtime: 94 minutes
Stars: Ryō Ikebe, Jun Tazaki, Michitarō Mizushima, Yōko Sugi, Yūnosuke Itō, Kan Yanagiya
Crew: Kaneto Shindō (Writer), Kon Ichikawa (Story), Kon Ichikawa (Director), Toshio Negishi (Sound), Minoru Yokoyama (Director of Photography), Chōshirō Ishii (Gaffer)