The Shape of Night(1964)
夜の片鱗
The Shape of Night Synopsis
Yoshie Nogami, a factory worker by day, works as a bar hostess at night. She begins a passionate affair with one of her regulars, but his changing demeanor and constant demands for money lead Yoshie down a dark path.
The Shape of Night (1964) is a crime and drama film directed by Noboru Nakamura, released on November 1, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Miyuki Kuwano, Mikijiro Hira, Keisuke Sonoi and Bunta Sugawara. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Noboru Nakamura
- Writers:
- Kyōko Ōta, Toshiro Ide
- Producers:
- Akihiko Shimada
- Cinematographer:
- Tōichirō Narushima
- Composer:
- Masanobu Higurashi
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Shape of Night (1964) Trailer
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The Shape of Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miyuki Kuwano
as Yoshie Nomoto
Mikijiro Hira
as Eiji Kitami
Keisuke Sonoi
as Hiroshi Fujii
Bunta Sugawara
as Tamura
Masuyo Iwamoto
as Machiko Kosugi
Misako Tominaga
as Kimiko
Isao Kimura
as Saitô
Noriko Sengoku
Akitake Kōno
- Miyoko Nakamura
Miyoko Nakamura
Tonbo Zushi
- Hideo Kidokoro
Hideo Kidokoro
Key crew
Directed by Noboru Nakamura, written by Kyōko Ōta and Toshiro Ide, produced by Akihiko Shimada.
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The Shape of Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Shape of Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shape of Night online?
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The Shape of Night (1964) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shape of Night?
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The main cast of The Shape of Night (1964) includes Miyuki Kuwano, Mikijiro Hira, Keisuke Sonoi, Bunta Sugawara and Masuyo Iwamoto. The film was directed by Noboru Nakamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shape of Night released?
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The Shape of Night was released on November 1, 1964 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Shape of Night worth watching?
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The Shape of Night (1964) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shape of Night?
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Yes. The official The Shape of Night trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.