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Shag (1978)

Original title: 犬笛

1978-03-31 · 2h 19m · JA
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In this crime thriller produced by Toshiro Mifune (who has a supporting role), hard-boiled Shiro Akitsu goes on a relentless search for his abducted 7-year old daughter, with the aid of an Ainu dog summoned by a whistle she gave him.

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Ryuzo KikushimaWriterSadao NakajimaDirectorTakeo KanekoWriter

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Bunta SugawaraBunta SugawaraKinya KitaojiKinya KitaojiYoshio HaradaYoshio HaradaKeiko TakeshitaKeiko TakeshitaWakako SakaiWakako SakaiHiroshi KatsunoHiroshi KatsunoMika MatsushitaMika MatsushitaRino KataseRino KataseGo WakabayashiGo WakabayashiTakenori MuranoTakenori MuranoHideo MurotaHideo MurotaShigeru KōyamaShigeru Kōyama

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Genre affinityCrimePacingLongDirector preference330498Actor preference362195 · 171018 · 102415Country preferenceJpDecade preference1970

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Frequently asked questions about Shag

What is Shag about?

In this crime thriller produced by Toshiro Mifune (who has a supporting role), hard-boiled Shiro Akitsu goes on a relentless search for his abducted 7-year old daughter, with the aid of an Ainu dog summoned by a whistle she gave him.

How long is Shag?

Shag has a runtime of 139 minutes.