Pressure of Guilt explained

Pressure of Guilt
Director:Hiromichi Horikawa
Producer:
  • Ichiro Sato
  • Hideyuki Shiino
Screenplay:Shinobu Hashimoto
Starring:
Music:Toru Takemitsu
Cinematography:Hiroshi Murai
Studio:Tokyo Eiga
Distributor:Toho
Runtime:113 minutes
Country:Japan

is a 1963 drama film directed by Hiromichi Horikawa.

Release and reception

Pressure of Guilt was released theatrically in Japan by Toho on April 10, 1963. The film was released in the United States by Toho International with English subtitles in January 1964.

In Japan, Keiju Kobayashi won the award for Best Actor at the Mainichi Film Concours for his work in this film and The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman. In a contemporary review, Tube. of Variety commented on the film, stating that "the story seems somewhat hokey and overly involved, it has been portrayed with force and conviction by a talented cast and directed with considerable cinematic flair".[1]

References

Sources

. The Toho Studios Story: A History and Complete Filmography . 2008 . . 978-1461673743. Stuart Galbraith IV.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Variety's Film Reviews 1964-1967. 11. R. R. Bowker. 0-8352-2790-1. 1983. There are no page numbers in this book. This entry is found under the header "February 5, 1964".