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Escape from Japan

5.719641h 36mMovieDramaCrimeThriller

As Japan is preparing to host the Olympics, a gang member wanting to go to America is sought after by the police after helping his friend conduct a robbery.

DirectorYoshishige Yoshida
WriterYoshishige Yoshida
ProducerMasaya Araki

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Cast · Directed by Yoshishige Yoshida

YSYasushi Suzuki
Yasushi Suzuki
Tatsuo
KMKyōsuke Machida
Kyōsuke Machida
Takashi Asakawa
RURyōhei Uchida
Ryōhei Uchida
Isamu Goda
SSSumiko Sakamoto
Sumiko Sakamoto
Mitsuko
EIEtsuko Ichihara
Etsuko Ichihara
Fujiko
KM
Keiko Mizushina
Yaeko
TH
Toshirō Hayano
Akama
GTGorō Tarumi
Gorō Tarumi
Hanada
MK
Masakazu Kuwayama
Chief Detective of Department 1
TKTeruko Kishi
Teruko Kishi
Hotel Mistress
SK
Shunji Kasuga
SNSeiya Nakano
Seiya Nakano
Lee

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Escape from Japan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape from Japan?

Escape from Japan isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Escape from Japan on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Escape from Japan?

Escape from Japan hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 21, 1964. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.