Drama ·Thriller ·Crime · Japan · 1965 · 1h 32m

Abashiri Prison

網走番外地

Abashiri Prison poster
Director
Teruo Ishii
Cast
Ken Takakura as Shinichi Tachibana Kōji Nanbara as Gonzo Gonda Kyōsuke Machida as Natsume Kanjūrō Arashi as Torakichi Akuda Tōru Abe as Heizo Yoda Nami Munakata as Tsumaki's Wife
Crew
Yoshikazu Yamasawa — Director of Photography Masao Yagi — Original Music Composer Teruo Ishii — Writer Hajime Itō — Story
Synopsis

Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

Trailer Abashiri Prison — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
prison breakhokkaido, japanhandcuffed together
Key Collaborators
Teruo Ishii Director Yoshikazu Yamasawa Director of Photography Masao Yagi Original Music Composer Teruo Ishii Writer Hajime Itō Story
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