Woman in Witness Protection (1997)
Original title: マルタイの女
Woman in Witness Protection is a 1997 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Jūzō Itami, with a running time of 2h 11m. It stars Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Nishimura and Takehiro Murata.
Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed. Under the watch of two dedicated cops, Biwako struggles to maintain her career, her public image, and her personal life as she prepares for her new role on the witness stand.
Where to watch Woman in Witness Protection
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Nobuko Miyamoto as Isono Biwako
- Masahiko Nishimura as Detective Tachibana
- Takehiro Murata as Detective Chikamatsu
- Kazuya Takahashi as Tamao Oki
- Masahiko Tsugawa as Shingyoji Temple Chief Clerk
- Tohru Emori as Nihonmatsu
- Akira Nagoya as Director Hatano
- Taro Yamamoto as Nakamura
- Houka Kinoshita as Eiji
- Daisuke Ryū as Religious Cult Leader
- Tetsu Watanabe as Detective
- Mirei Asaoka as Nakamura's Wife