The Blue Beast (1960)
Original title: 青い野獣
The Blue Beast is a 1960 Japanese-language thriller movie directed by Hiromichi Horikawa, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yōko Tsukasa and Keiko Awaji.
The ruthless and ambitious Yasuhiko uses his charm to manipulate and exploit those around him to climb the corporate social ladder. After securing a position at a prestigious firm through deceit, he callously discards the women who helped him and embezzles company funds to further his personal gain. His cold-blooded ascent eventually leads to a web of blackmail and moral decay as his past actions begin to catch up with him.
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What is The Blue Beast about?
The ruthless and ambitious Yasuhiko uses his charm to manipulate and exploit those around him to climb the corporate social ladder. After securing a position at a prestigious firm through deceit, he callously discards the women who helped him and embezzles company funds to further his personal gain. His cold-blooded ascent eventually leads to a web of blackmail and moral decay as his past actions begin to catch up with him.
When was The Blue Beast released?
The Blue Beast was released on 26 June 1960.
How long is The Blue Beast?
The Blue Beast runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Blue Beast?
The Blue Beast was directed by Hiromichi Horikawa.