The Desperate(1964)
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The Desperate Synopsis
A noir drama depicting the downfall of a veteran detective who hates evil and falls into its depths. Ace detective Sugai pursues Chiyo, the mistress of a man who was arrested for extortion, and takes advantage of her weakness. However, as his colleague Tokumochi and others regard him with suspicion, he is tormented by remorse.
The Desperate (1964) is a drama and crime film directed by Takaharu Saeki, released on April 18, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Minoru Ōki, Chisako Hara, Shoji Nakayama and Kō Nishimura. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Takaharu Saeki
- Writers:
- Ichirō Ikeda, Shōji Yūki
- Cinematographer:
- Masahiko Iimura
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Desperate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Minoru Ōki
as Chief Detective Sugai
Chisako Hara
as Chiyo Miyasaka
Shoji Nakayama
as Detective Yasuda
Kō Nishimura
as Yamaguchi
Kunie Tanaka
as Chiba
Hideo Murota
as Tomita
Masaya Takahashi
as Chief Morito
Hisashi Igawa
as Detective Tokumochi
Taiji Tonoyama
as Chief Osawa
Masao Oda
as Detective Koshiki
Takashi Kanda
as Chiba
- Yuji Takashiro
Yuji Takashiro
Key crew
Directed by Takaharu Saeki, written by Ichirō Ikeda and Shōji Yūki.
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The Desperate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Desperate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desperate online?
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Who stars in The Desperate?
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The main cast of The Desperate (1964) includes Minoru Ōki, Chisako Hara, Shoji Nakayama, Kō Nishimura and Kunie Tanaka. The film was directed by Takaharu Saeki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desperate released?
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The Desperate was released on April 18, 1964 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Desperate worth watching?
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The Desperate (1964) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.