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JAPAN · 1964

The Cage

Shuji Terayama
Japanese Golden Age murder investigation mysterious woman detective noir urban crime psychological suspense
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Synopsis

Two detectives investigate the murder of a local businessman by a mysterious woman.

Year1964
CountryJapan
DirectorShuji Terayama
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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