Amagi Pass (1983)
Original title: 天城越え
Amagi Pass is a 1983 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Haruhiko Mimura, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Tsunehiko Watase, Yuko Tanaka and Mikijiro Hira.
Japan in the 1940s. A high school boy went into a magic encounter with Ozuka Hana, a geisha (pub-girl) when he traveled through Amagi Pass. A mysterious murder took place afterwards, an Ozuka was held responsible. 40 years later, the boy, who became a printing shop owner, was visited by a retired policeman who came from Amagi Pass. The truth then started to reveal itself.
Quick answers
What is Amagi Pass about?
Japan in the 1940s. A high school boy went into a magic encounter with Ozuka Hana, a geisha (pub-girl) when he traveled through Amagi Pass. A mysterious murder took place afterwards, an Ozuka was held responsible. 40 years later, the boy, who became a printing shop owner, was visited by a retired policeman who came from Amagi Pass. The truth then started to reveal itself.
When was Amagi Pass released?
Amagi Pass was released on 19 February 1983.
How long is Amagi Pass?
Amagi Pass runs 1h 39m.
Who made Amagi Pass?
Amagi Pass was directed by Haruhiko Mimura.
Cast
- Tsunehiko Watase as Matsunojo Tajima, the cop
- Yuko Tanaka as Hana Otsuka, prostitute
- Mikijiro Hira as Kenzo Onodera
- Yōichi Itō as Kenzo Onodera
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Kenzo's mother
- Kenzo Kaneko as Carpenter
- Ichirō Ogura as Kenzo's uncle
- Renji Ishibashi as Ryosaku Tsuchiya
- Kirin Kiki as Ryosaku's wife
- Jiro Sakagami as Sweet shop owner
- Tanie Kitabayashi as Tea house's old woman
- Makoto Satō as Police in chief