The Bullet Train(1975)
“They said it couldn't happen... But for 1500 passengers Bullet Train 109 became a nightmare journey that just couldn't be stopped!”
Overview
A Japanese bullet train is threatened with a bomb that will explode automatically if the train slows below 80 km/h, unless a ransom is paid. Police race to find the bombers so the train crew can learn how to defuse the bomb.
Director
Junya Satō
Studio
Toei Company
Cast
Ken Takakura
as Tetsuo Okita
Sonny Chiba
as Aoki
Kei Yamamoto
as Masaru Koga
Eiji Gō
as Shinji Fujio
Akira Oda
as Hiroshi Ôshiro
Raita Ryu
as Kikuchi
Masayo Utsunomiya
as Yasuko
Ken Utsui
as Kuramochi
Yumiko Fujita
as Akiyama
Yumi Takigawa
as SAS Staff
Etsuko Shihomi
as Telephone Operator
Fumio Watanabe
as Miyashita
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
2h 32m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Toei Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bullet Train?▼
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What is The Bullet Train about?▼
A Japanese bullet train is threatened with a bomb that will explode automatically if the train slows below 80 km/h, unless a ransom is paid. Police race to find the bombers so the train crew can learn how to defuse the bomb.
Who directed The Bullet Train?▼
The Bullet Train was directed by Junya Satō and released in 1975. It is a action, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Bullet Train?▼
The Bullet Train has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
Who stars in The Bullet Train?▼
The cast of The Bullet Train includes Ken Takakura as Tetsuo Okita, Sonny Chiba as Aoki, Kei Yamamoto as Masaru Koga, Eiji Gō as Shinji Fujio, Akira Oda as Hiroshi Ôshiro and more.
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