Woman in Witness Protection(1997)
マルタイの女
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Woman in Witness Protection Synopsis
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.
Woman in Witness Protection (1997) is a drama, comedy and thriller film directed by Jūzō Itami, released on September 27, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Takehiro Murata and Kazuya Takahashi. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Jūzō Itami
- Writers:
- Jūzō Itami
- Producers:
- Takashi Kawasaki
- Cinematographer:
- Yonezō Maeda
- Composer:
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Production:
- Itami Productions
- Status:
- Released
Woman in Witness Protection (1997) Trailer
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Woman in Witness Protection Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Jūzō Itami, written by Jūzō Itami, produced by Takashi Kawasaki.
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Woman in Witness Protection Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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Woman in Witness Protection – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Woman in Witness Protection online?
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Woman in Witness Protection (1997) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Woman in Witness Protection?
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The main cast of Woman in Witness Protection (1997) includes Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Takehiro Murata, Kazuya Takahashi and Masahiko Tsugawa. The film was directed by Jūzō Itami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Woman in Witness Protection released?
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Woman in Witness Protection was released on September 27, 1997 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Woman in Witness Protection worth watching?
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Woman in Witness Protection (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Woman in Witness Protection?
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