Kidnapping Blues (1982): Cast
Kidnapping Blues is a 1982 crime drama directed by Shinpei Asai, starring Hideo Murota as Drunken Guest, Kaori Momoi and Jinpachi Nezu. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Shinpei Asai
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kidnapping Blues About?
The premise of Kidnapping Blues without spoilers.
In Tokyo, a man encounters a young girl at a bicycle rack. She tells him she wants to see the sea, prompting an impromptu journey. Though he insists he isn’t kidnapping her—he even asks her to call her mother and explain his presence—the pair wander together, meeting assorted strangers along the way. Constantly on the move, they must keep traveling to avoid police suspicion and the man's potential arrest.
Kidnapping Blues Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- girl
- man
Kidnapping Blues Cast & Characters
Hideo Murota leads the cast as Drunken Guest, with Kaori Momoi as Young Girl's Mother and Jinpachi Nezu as Drunken Guest. Directed by Shinpei Asai; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shinpei Asai
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Hideo Murota as Drunken Guest -
Kaori Momoi as Young Girl's Mother -
Jinpachi Nezu as Drunken Guest -
Nobuko Miyamoto as The Inn's Daughter
Also Starring in Kidnapping Blues
· 16 more- Hōsei Komatsu Pawn Shop Guy
- Takuzō Kawatani Farmer
- Fumio Watanabe Stall Owner
- Jûzô Itami Walking Man
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki Bar Mama
- Kihachi Okamoto Izakaya Guest
- Yumiko Fujita Maiden
- Keiko Takeshita Female Teacher
- Tamori R
- B-saku Satoh Taxi Driver
- Chin Naitô Prize Shop Owner
- Yosuke Yamashita Pianist
- George Tokoro Motorcycle Man
- Kyôko Takami Bar Hostess
- Mai Yamato Young Girl
- Hajime Sawatari Photographer
Kidnapping Blues Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “キッドナップ・ブルース” and “Kidonappu burûsu”.
- Also known as
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- キッドナップ・ブルース
- Kidonappu burûsu
- Kidnaping Blues
- 키드냅 블루스
- 诱拐忧歌
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Kidnapping Blues FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kidnapping Blues, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kidnapping Blues?
Kidnapping Blues runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Kidnapping Blues released?
Kidnapping Blues was released on October 9, 1982.
Who directed Kidnapping Blues?
Kidnapping Blues was directed by Shinpei Asai.
Who is in the cast of Kidnapping Blues?
Kidnapping Blues stars Hideo Murota as Drunken Guest, Kaori Momoi as Young Girl's Mother and Jinpachi Nezu as Drunken Guest, among 20 credited actors.
Does Kidnapping Blues have a post-credit scene?
No. Kidnapping Blues has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kidnapping Blues in?
The original language of Kidnapping Blues is Japanese.
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