Plot — What is Rusty Knife about?
Udaka is a new, post-war city where corruption has already taken hold. A persistent district attorney wants to arrest and convict Katsumata, a laughing, self-confident thug. The D.A. gets an anonymous letter about the suicide five years' before of a city council member. Evidence about the case leads the D.A. to Tachibana, struggling to go straight after involvement with the mob and a prison sentence for killing the man responsible for the rape and suicide of his fiancée. One of Tachibana's friends is Keiko, the daughter of the dead councilman and the ward of another powerful official. How do these stories connect?
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Thriller, Action, Crime |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 59% (5.9/10, 17 votes) |
Rusty Knife — FAQ
Is Rusty Knife worth watching? Rusty Knife holds a 5.9/10 rating from 17 viewers. Udaka is a new, post-war city where corruption has already taken hold. A persistent district attorney wants to arrest and convict Katsumata, a laughing, self-confident thug. The D.A. gets an anonymous letter about the su
Who directed Rusty Knife? Directed by Toshio Masuda.
Who is in the cast of Rusty Knife? It stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Shōji Yasui, Joe Shishido, Akira Kobayashi, Masao Shimizu and more.
Where can I stream Rusty Knife? You can stream Rusty Knife on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Rusty Knife release? It released in 1958.
