About this movie
Nobuko Otowa plays a former Seto Inland Sea island farmer who has moved to the mainland in order to find work, but instead ends up dead. The film begins with the discovery of her corpse, which leads to an investigation that uncovers the narcotics, prostitution, and murder in which many poor farmers had found themselves trapped after World War II.
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Heat Wave Island
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Quick facts
Year
1969
Runtime
1h 44m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Mystery, Drama
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Language
JA
Cast
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Questions about Heat Wave Island
How long is Heat Wave Island?
Heat Wave Island has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed Heat Wave Island?
Heat Wave Island was directed by Kaneto Shindō and released in 1969.
What genre is Heat Wave Island?
Heat Wave Island is a Mystery, Drama film (1969).
Who stars in Heat Wave Island?
The cast of Heat Wave Island includes Nobuko Otowa, Jūzō Itami, Daigo Kusano, Ichirō Sugai, Tanie Kitabayashi.
What is the TMDB rating for Heat Wave Island?
Heat Wave Island has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 votes.
