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The Castle of Sand

Crime • Mystery • Drama • 1974 • 2h 23m

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RATING★ 3.7

RUNTIME2h 23m

LANGUAGEJA

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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Criterion Channel

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📖 Synopsis

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

🎥 Production Details

Release Status: Released
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Director: Yoshitarō Nomura
Original Language: JA

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Castle of Sand about?: Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.
Who directed The Castle of Sand?: The Castle of Sand was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
When was The Castle of Sand released?: The Castle of Sand was released on October 19, 1974.
How long is The Castle of Sand?: The Castle of Sand has a runtime of 2h 23m.
Where can I track The Castle of Sand?: You can track The Castle of Sand on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS & Android. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. The Castle of Sand is currently streaming on Criterion Channel in the US.

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