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Take Aim at the Police Van (1960): Cast

Take Aim at the Police Van (1960) movie poster

Take Aim at the Police Van is a 1960 crime thriller directed by Seijun Suzuki, starring Tōru Abe as Akahori, Shoichi Ozawa and Tomio Aoki. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Take Aim at the Police Van (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Seijun Suzuki
Genres
Crime , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Nikkatsu Corporation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Take Aim at the Police Van About?

The premise of Take Aim at the Police Van without spoilers.

A sniper kills two prisoners in a police van, and the driver sets out to find the killer.

Take Aim at the Police Van Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • neo noir
  • yakuza
  • prisoner transport
  • prison guard
  • correctional officer
  • sniper
  • hitman
  • leave of absence
  • female nudity
  • murder
  • assassination
  • yakuza boss
+17 more
  • sex trafficking
  • trail of fire
  • locomotive
  • sunglasses
  • archery
  • female topless nudity
  • loss of father
  • escape
  • hit by train
  • father daughter relationship
  • gasoline
  • ex convict
  • brothel
  • railyard
  • tanker truck
  • shootout
  • faking one's own death
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Cast & crew

Take Aim at the Police Van Cast & Characters

Tōru Abe leads the cast as Akahori, with Shoichi Ozawa as Gorô Kashima and Tomio Aoki as Clerk of Inn. Directed by Seijun Suzuki; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Seijun Suzuki

More films directed by Seijun Suzuki, best-rated first: Pistol Opera, Princess Raccoon, Yumeji and Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon.

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Take Aim at the Police Van Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Sono gosôsha wo nerae: 'Jûsangô taihisen' yori” and “「十三号待避線」より その護送車を狙え”.

Also known as
  • Sono gosôsha wo nerae: 'Jûsangô taihisen' yori
  • 「十三号待避線」より その護送車を狙え
  • На связи тринадцатый: Цельтесь в полицейский фургон
  • Assalto al blindato
  • 'Jûsangô taihisen' yori: Sono gosôsha o nerae
  • Mire na Viatura
  • Цель – тюремный фургон
  • 그 호송차를 노려라
  • 狙击护送车
  • 狙擊護送車

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FAQ

Take Aim at the Police Van FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Take Aim at the Police Van, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Take Aim at the Police Van?

Take Aim at the Police Van runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Take Aim at the Police Van released?

Take Aim at the Police Van was released on January 27, 1960.

Who directed Take Aim at the Police Van?

Take Aim at the Police Van was directed by Seijun Suzuki.

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Who is in the cast of Take Aim at the Police Van?

Take Aim at the Police Van stars Tōru Abe as Akahori, Shoichi Ozawa as Gorô Kashima and Tomio Aoki as Clerk of Inn, among 30 credited actors.

Does Take Aim at the Police Van have a post-credit scene?

No. Take Aim at the Police Van has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Take Aim at the Police Van in?

The original language of Take Aim at the Police Van is Japanese.

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