Shag(1978)
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Shag Synopsis
Shiro Akitsu goes on a relentless search for his abducted 7-year-old daughter, with the aid of an Ainu dog summoned by a whistle she gave him.
Shag (1978) is a crime and mystery film directed by Sadao Nakajima, released on March 31, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Bunta Sugawara, Kinya Kitaoji, Yoshio Harada and Keiko Takeshita. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sadao Nakajima
- Writers:
- Jukō Nishimura, Ryuzo Kikushima, Takeo Kaneko
- Cinematographer:
- Takao Saitō
- Composer:
- Asei Kobayashi
- Production:
- Mifune Productions
- Status:
- Released
Shag Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bunta Sugawara
Kinya Kitaoji
Yoshio Harada
Keiko Takeshita
Wakako Sakai
Hiroshi Katsuno
- Mika Matsushita
Mika Matsushita
Rino Katase
Go Wakabayashi
Takenori Murano
Hideo Murota
Shigeru Kōyama
Key crew
Directed by Sadao Nakajima, written by Jukō Nishimura, Ryuzo Kikushima and Takeo Kaneko.
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Shag Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Shag – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shag online?
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Who stars in Shag?
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The main cast of Shag (1978) includes Bunta Sugawara, Kinya Kitaoji, Yoshio Harada, Keiko Takeshita and Wakako Sakai. The film was directed by Sadao Nakajima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shag released?
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Shag was released on March 31, 1978 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is Shag worth watching?
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Shag (1978) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.