Director(s)Masahiro Shinoda
Producer(s)Masao Shirai
Top GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller/Suspense
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Pale Flower (1964) was a Crime - Thriller/Suspense Film directed by Masahiro Shinoda and produced by Masao Shirai.

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Pale Flower (1964): A Stylish Japanese Noir

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 17, 2021 From 4 Star Films

The images aren’t unfamiliar to those acquainted with Japan’s metropolis. A voice surmises over images of the bustling train station. “Back in Tokyo. 3 years. It makes my head spin. Why are so many people crammed into cage-like boxes?” I couldn’t agree more with our nar... Read full article


Pale Flower (1964, Shinoda Masahiro)

on Dec 10, 2019 From The Stop Button

Pale Flower opens with lead Ikebe Ry? narrating his first day out of prison. Not what he does?we get to see what he does?but how he feels about being out, what he notices. He?s killed a man, been in prison for three years, and nothing has changed in Tokyo. The dead man?s absence doesn?t matter, Ikeb... Read full article


Pale Flower (1964, Shinoda Masahiro)

on Dec 10, 2019 From The Stop Button

Pale Flower opens with lead Ikebe Ry? narrating his first day out of prison. Not what he does?we get to see what he does?but how he feels about being out, what he notices. He?s killed a man, been in prison for three years, and nothing has changed in Tokyo. The dead man?s absence doesn?t matter, Ikeb... Read full article


Pale Flower (1964)

By Beatrice on Mar 26, 2018 From Flickers in Time

Pale Flower (Kawaita hana) Directed by Masahiro Shinoda Written by Masaru Baba and Masahiro Shinoda from a novel by Shintaro Ishihara 1964/Japan Bungei Production Ninjin Club First viewing/FilmStruck The style is is some of the most striking of the Japanese New Wave. Gangster Muraki is released... Read full article


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