Points and Lines(1958)
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Points and Lines Synopsis
Based on Matsumoto Seicho's classic mystery novel of the same name, the story centers around a group of detectives who are determined to find the truth behind an apparent double suicide.
Points and Lines (1958) is a crime film directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi, released on November 11, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Hiroshi Minami, Isao Yamagata, Mieko Takamine and Yoshi Katō. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsuneo Kobayashi
- Writers:
- Seicho Matsumoto, Masato Ide
- Producers:
- Noboru Nezu
- Cinematographer:
- Shizuka Fujii
- Composer:
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Points and Lines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroshi Minami
as Kiichi Mihara
Isao Yamagata
as Tatsuo Yasuda
Mieko Takamine
as Ryoko
Yoshi Katō
as Jutaro Toriumi
Takashi Shimura
as Kasai
Ushio Akashi
as Hasegawa
Tokue Hanazawa
Yūji Hori
Takashi Kanda
as Sayama's brother
Akiko Kazami
Mitsue Komiya
Toshie Kusunoki
Key crew
Directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi, written by Seicho Matsumoto and Masato Ide, produced by Noboru Nezu.
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Points and Lines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Points and Lines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Points and Lines online?
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Points and Lines (1958) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Points and Lines?
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The main cast of Points and Lines (1958) includes Hiroshi Minami, Isao Yamagata, Mieko Takamine, Yoshi Katō and Takashi Shimura. The film was directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Points and Lines released?
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Points and Lines was released on November 11, 1958 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Points and Lines worth watching?
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Points and Lines (1958) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.