The Strange Pair(1988)
日本殉情伝 おかしなふたり ものくるほしきひとびとの群
The Strange Pair Synopsis
An unreliable narrator recounts the love story of a loan shark, his wife, and their recently released from jail childhood friend.
The Strange Pair (1988) is a drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, released on March 29, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Riki Takeuchi, Tomokazu Miura, Toshiyuki Nagashima and Kaho Minami. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Writers:
- Juzo Yamasaki, Yoji Ogura, Wataru Kenmotsu
- Producers:
- Kyōko Ōbayashi, Mataichirô Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Shigekazu Nagano
- Production:
- Filmlink International
- Status:
- Released
The Strange Pair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Riki Takeuchi
Tomokazu Miura
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Kaho Minami
- Aiko Shouriki
Aiko Shouriki
Toru Minegishi
Toshinori Omi
Key crew
Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, written by Juzo Yamasaki, Yoji Ogura and Wataru Kenmotsu, produced by Kyōko Ōbayashi and Mataichirô Yamamoto.
Explore more Drama titles
The Strange Pair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 3 ratings.
You may also like
Hardball
2001
Soul Surfer
2011
Poor Cow
1967
Adopt a Highway
2019
Gigi & Nate
2022
Look Back in Anger
1959
Adoration
2013
The Young One
1960
Jungleland
2020
The Congress
2013
Hands of Stone
2016
Queen of the Ring
2025
The Safety of Objects
2002
Mammal
2016
Beast
2026
Battle of the Year
2013
Fast Girls
2012
Foxcatcher
2014
Dead Man's Wire
2026
Home Run
2013
Movies similar to The Strange Pair
A Sand Castle
1962
Vortex
1967
Sara's School Life 3: The Yamiro's Vendetta
2023
Dancing in the Ring
2025
Ghost World
2001
Les Biches
1968
The Rules of Attraction
2002
Jules and Jim
1962
Love in Thoughts
2004
A Friend of Mine
2006
Hulk
2003
Angel Face
1953
Open Your Eyes
1997
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
2002
Contempt
1963
Batman Begins
2005
Casablanca
1943
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
1920
People on Sunday
1930
I Demand Payment
1938
The Strange Pair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strange Pair online?
+
The Strange Pair (1988) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Strange Pair?
+
The main cast of The Strange Pair (1988) includes Riki Takeuchi, Tomokazu Miura, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Kaho Minami and Aiko Shouriki. The film was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Pair released?
+
The Strange Pair was released on March 29, 1988 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Strange Pair worth watching?
+
The Strange Pair (1988) holds an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.