Love and Death at Fuji Speedway (1972)
Original title: 哀愁のサーキット
Love and Death at Fuji Speedway is a 1972 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Tōru Murakawa, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Toru Minegishi, Kei Kiyama and Miyoko Aoyama.
The movie was inspired by real life test driver Yukio Fukuzawa, who on 12 February 1969 lost control of his Toyota 7 at Fuji Speedway near Nakahinata, Japan and fatally smashed into a signpost. In the movie Kei Kiyama’s pop singer character meets Tôru Minegishi’s doomed racer when he happens along as she’s throwing her own records into the sea. From there things get even cheerier.
Quick answers
What is Love and Death at Fuji Speedway about?
The movie was inspired by real life test driver Yukio Fukuzawa, who on 12 February 1969 lost control of his Toyota 7 at Fuji Speedway near Nakahinata, Japan and fatally smashed into a signpost. In the movie Kei Kiyama’s pop singer character meets Tôru Minegishi’s doomed racer when he happens along as she’s throwing her own records into the sea. From there things get even cheerier.
When was Love and Death at Fuji Speedway released?
Love and Death at Fuji Speedway was released on 27 December 1972.
How long is Love and Death at Fuji Speedway?
Love and Death at Fuji Speedway runs 1h 20m.
Who made Love and Death at Fuji Speedway?
Love and Death at Fuji Speedway was directed by Tōru Murakawa.