Willful Murder (1981)
Original title: 日本の熱い日々 謀殺・下山事件
Willful Murder is a 1981 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kei Kumai, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Ichirō Nakatani and Isao Hashimoto.
The president of the Japanese National Railways is found dead during a period in which train service is plagued by numerous layoffs, strikes and shutdowns. The government says that the president was murdered; the police claim it was a suicide. A quizzical reporter follows the case for years, but the basic question remains unanswered: was the victim killed by members of the burgeoning Communist movement in Japan, or was the death stage-managed by the authorities in hopes of discrediting the Communists?
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What is Willful Murder about?
The president of the Japanese National Railways is found dead during a period in which train service is plagued by numerous layoffs, strikes and shutdowns. The government says that the president was murdered; the police claim it was a suicide. A quizzical reporter follows the case for years, but the basic question remains unanswered: was the victim killed by members of the burgeoning Communist movement in Japan, or was the death stage-managed by the authorities in hopes of discrediting the Communists?
When was Willful Murder released?
Willful Murder was released on 7 November 1981.
How long is Willful Murder?
Willful Murder runs 2h 12m.
Who made Willful Murder?
Willful Murder was directed by Kei Kumai.