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Abashiri Prison (1965) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1965 · 92 mins · Japanese
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- Directed by
- Teruo Ishii
- Starring
- Ken Takakura, Akiko Kazami, Tetsuro Tamba, Kunie Tanaka, Tōru Abe, Kōji Sekiyama
Set in the frigid region of Hokkaido, Abashiri Prison houses inmates in Japan’s coldest climate. Two escapees—one a yakuza, the other a small‑time crook—are chained together. Despite their mutual hatred, they must cooperate to outrun the relentless pursuit of authorities amid the brutal winter environment.
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