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The Castle of Sand

The Castle of Sand

Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 砂の器
  • Genres: Crime, Mystery, Drama
  • Release Date: 1974-10-19
  • Runtime: 143 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (45 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shochiku
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.1093
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

as Detective Eitaro Imanishi

Gō Katō

Gō Katō

as Eiro Waga

Kensaku Morita

Kensaku Morita

as Detective Hiroshi Yoshimura

Yoko Shimada

Yoko Shimada

as Reiko Takagi

Karin Yamaguchi

Karin Yamaguchi

as Sachiko Tadakoro

Shin Saburi

Shin Saburi

as Ex-Finance Minister, Shigeki Tadokoro

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

as Chiyokichi Motoura

Kazuhide Haruta

Kazuhide Haruta

as Hideo Motoura

Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

as Kenichi Miki

Seiji Matsuyama

Seiji Matsuyama

as Shokichi Miki

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The Castle of Sand - Suna no utsuwa (1974)

External Links

Keywords

japancountrysidebased on novel or bookcomposerleprosytokyo, japanclass differencesbludgeoningpolice investigationmurder investigationtrain travelconcert pianistorchestra conductorretired policemanpolice proceduralmusical expression

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Castle of Sand?

The Castle of Sand is a Crime, Mystery, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1974-10-19.

Who are the main actors in The Castle of Sand?

The main cast includes Tetsuro Tamba, Gō Katō, Kensaku Morita, Yoko Shimada, Karin Yamaguchi, .

Where can I watch The Castle of Sand online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Castle of Sand is available.

Is The Castle of Sand based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Castle of Sand?

The Castle of Sand has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 45 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Castle of Sand?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Castle of Sand?

The soundtrack was composed by Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Castle of Sand filmed?

The Castle of Sand was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Castle of Sand?

The total runtime of The Castle of Sand is 143 minutes.

Is The Castle of Sand suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Castle of Sand?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Castle of Sand.

Does The Castle of Sand have a post-credit scene?

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