Love and Crime
Discover 4 famous Japanese murderers: Takahashi Oden, the last woman beheaded in Japan, Sada Abe, a crazy lover, Kunihiko Kodaira, a rapist-killer and finally, the Toyokaku case, a woman who did everything to own a hotel.
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About Love and Crime
Love and Crime is a 1969 Japanese-language crime, drama and horror film directed by Teruo Ishii. The cast is led by Teruo Yoshida, Rika Fujie, Kenjirō Ishiyama. It has a runtime of 1h 32m.
Love and Crime was produced by Toei Company and made in Japan. It was released on August 27, 1969.
- Director
- Teruo Ishii
- Writers
- Masahiro Kakefuda, Shizuo Nonami, Teruo Ishii
- Release date
- August 27, 1969
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Company
Love and Crime cast & crew
Love and Crime was directed by Teruo Ishii and written by Masahiro Kakefuda, Shizuo Nonami, and Teruo Ishii.
The cast features Teruo Yoshida as Murase, Rika Fujie as Kinue Munakata (segment "Toyokaku jiken"), Kenjirō Ishiyama as Kosuke Saito (segment "Toyokaku jiken"), Mitsuko Aoi as Chiyo Saito (segment "Toyokaku jiken"), Takashi Fujiki as Shibuya (segment "Toyokaku jiken"), and Yukie Kagawa as Sada Abe - 1936 (segment "Abe Sada jiken").
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Masao Yagi and cinematography is by Motoya Washio.
Is Love and Crime worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and horror, Love and Crime is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Love and Crime
Teruo Yoshida
Murase
Rika Fujie
Kinue Munakata (segment "Toyokaku jiken")
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Kosuke Saito (segment "Toyokaku jiken")
Mitsuko Aoi
Chiyo Saito (segment "Toyokaku jiken")
Takashi Fujiki
Shibuya (segment "Toyokaku jiken")
Yukie Kagawa
Sada Abe - 1936 (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
Sada Abe
Herself - 1969 (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
Kichijirō Ueda
Inaba (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
Eiji Wakasugi
Kichizo Ishida (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
Yoshi Katō
Komiya (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
Akikane Sawa
Judge (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
Junko Maki
Toku Ishida (segment "Abe Sada jiken")
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Love and Crime — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Love and Crime in United States?
Love and Crime is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Love and Crime in?
Love and Crime is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Love and Crime?
Love and Crime runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
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