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The Bullet Train

Original title: Shinkansen daibakuha / Bullet Train

“They said it couldn't happen... But for 1500 passengers Bullet Train 109 became a nightmare journey that just couldn't be stopped!”

1975 · 2 h 32 min
Directed by Junya Satō · Japan · Contemporary Asian Cinema
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Cast

Ken Takakura Shin'ichi Chiba Kei Yamamoto Eiji Gō Akira Oda Raita Ryû

Credits

Written by: Ryûnosuke Ono

Plot

A Japanese bullet train is threatened with a bomb that will explode automatically if the train slows below 80 km/h, unless a ransom is paid. Police race to find the bombers so the train crew can learn how to defuse the bomb.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Bullet Train (1975) is a Japanese action film directed by Junya Satō. It stars Ken Takakura, Shin'ichi Chiba and Kei Yamamoto. It runs 152 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (2,270 votes)
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