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The Lost Alibi

1960Movie1 h 35 min

Thriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Suspense drama about a married salaryman whose affair with one of his co-workers is compromised when, returning from a clandestine meeting with his lover, he runs into a neighbor who is later accused of murder. Questioned by police about the neighbor, and blackmailed by his lover's neighbor, the salaryman's lies lead him on a path to destruction.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Hiromichi Horikawa
Written by
Shinobu Hashimoto
Produced by
Reiji Miwa
Music by
Sei Ikeno

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Facts

March 13, 1960 · 1 h 35 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 13, 1960
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Lost Alibi worth watching?"

Questions about The Lost Alibi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Lost Alibi worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Lost Alibi?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Lost Alibi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Lost Alibi in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.