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(1959) Ken Takakura, Kenji Imai, Kaoko Kubo, Hitomi Nakahara, Fumitake Omura. This is a terrific film about a mad killer on an airliner. The film’s initial exposition is great as we get to know all the various passengers who are boarding the plane. The killer, who has just murdered three people, then boards with a gun in hidden in his pocket (no security screening back then). When one of the passengers discovers his identity, the killer holds the plane at bay (in flight) and threatens to kill anyone who refuses to obey him. The captain and co-pilot must figure out a way of subduing the madman before he begins killing passengers. To make things worse, the plane’s landing gear won’t engage! This is a very engaging movie with some real nail-biting moments during the second half. Cool! In Japanese with English subtitles. Great color, scope, 35mm.
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