The Threat (1966)
Movie 1h 24m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Released in 1966, The Threat is an action, crime and thriller movie. It is directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The cast includes Hideo Murota, Kō Nishimura and Akemi Fuji. The running time is 1h 24m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
Two escaped criminals who kidnapped a baby break into the house of Misawa, a man who works in an advertising agency and lives quietly with his family. They will force him to collect the child's ransom for them.
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Cast & crew
- Kinji FukasakuDirector
- Hideo Murotaas Sabu
- Kō Nishimuraas Kawanishi
- Akemi Fuji
- Sanae Nakaharaas Mother of the baby
- Masumi Harukawaas Hiroko
- Gōzō Sōma
- Rentaro Mikunias Misawa
- Ken Mitsudaas Sakata
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Questions about The Threat
- What genre is The Threat?
- The Threat is categorised as Action, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Threat?
- Hideo Murota, Kō Nishimura, Akemi Fuji, Sanae Nakahara, Masumi Harukawa appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Threat?
- Kinji Fukasaku directed The Threat.
- How long is The Threat?
- The Threat runs for 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- Is The Threat worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Threat?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
