The Perfect Game(1958)
完全な遊戯
The Perfect Game Synopsis
College students come up with a scam to rob a gambling house. When it comes time to collect, the money isn't there, leading the young men into even more serious crime.
The Perfect Game (1958) is a crime film directed by Toshio Masuda, released on November 11, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Akira Kobayashi, Mari Shiraki, Tomio Aoki and Ryōji Hayama. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Toshio Masuda
- Writers:
- Yoshio Shirasaka, Shintarō Ishihara
- Producers:
- Masayuki Takagi
- Cinematographer:
- Minoru Yokoyama
- Composer:
- Koichi Kawabe
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Perfect Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akira Kobayashi
as Sôji Ôki
Mari Shiraki
as Mama at 'Mon cheri'
Tomio Aoki
as Janitor at bank
Ryōji Hayama
as Tetsutarô Matsui
- Ikunosuke Koizumi
Ikunosuke Koizumi
as examiner A
- Senshô Matsumoto
Senshô Matsumoto
as Toramatsu - boss
Shosei Muto
as Okitsu
Masumi Okada
as Kazu Tomita
- Yumi Takano
Yumi Takano
as Tetsutaro's mother
Shirō Yanase
as Akiya
Yasukiyo Umeno
as Toda
- Yoshio Ōmori
Yoshio Ōmori
as Genzo
Key crew
Directed by Toshio Masuda, written by Yoshio Shirasaka and Shintarō Ishihara, produced by Masayuki Takagi.
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The Perfect Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Perfect Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Perfect Game online?
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The Perfect Game (1958) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Perfect Game?
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The main cast of The Perfect Game (1958) includes Akira Kobayashi, Mari Shiraki, Tomio Aoki, Ryōji Hayama and Ikunosuke Koizumi. The film was directed by Toshio Masuda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Perfect Game released?
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The Perfect Game was released on November 11, 1958 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Perfect Game worth watching?
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The Perfect Game (1958) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.