

Points and Lines
1958-11-11 · 85 min · ★ 6.2
Based on Matsumoto Seicho's classic mystery novel of the same name, the story centers around a group of detectives who are determined to find the truth behind an apparent double suicide.
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- Directors
- Tsuneo Kobayashi
- Production companies
- Toei Company
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Hiroshi MinamiKiichi Mihara
Isao YamagataTatsuo Yasuda
Mieko TakamineRyoko
Yoshi KatōJutaro Toriumi
Takashi ShimuraKasai
Ushio AkashiHasegawa
Tokue Hanazawa
Yūji Hori
Takashi KandaSayama's brother
Akiko Kazami
Mitsue Komiya
Toshie Kusunoki
Akitake Kōno
Masao Mishima
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