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Love and Death at Fuji Speedway

Love and Death at Fuji Speedway

Dec 27, 1972 · 1h 20m

Rated 4.5 out of 10

Director

Tōru Murakawa

Overview

The movie was inspired by real life test driver Yukio Fukuzawa, who on 12 February 1969 lost control of his Toyota 7 at Fuji Speedway near Nakahinata, Japan and fatally smashed into a signpost. In the movie Kei Kiyama’s pop singer character meets Tôru Minegishi’s doomed racer when he happens along as she’s throwing her own records into the sea. From there things get even cheerier.

About Love and Death at Fuji Speedway

What is Love and Death at Fuji Speedway about?

The movie was inspired by real life test driver Yukio Fukuzawa, who on 12 February 1969 lost control of his Toyota 7 at Fuji Speedway near Nakahinata, Japan and fatally smashed into a signpost. In the movie Kei Kiyama’s pop singer character meets Tôru Minegishi’s doomed racer when he happens along as she’s throwing her own records into the sea. From there things get even cheerier.

When was Love and Death at Fuji Speedway released?

Love and Death at Fuji Speedway was released on December 27, 1972.

How long is Love and Death at Fuji Speedway?

Love and Death at Fuji Speedway runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who directed Love and Death at Fuji Speedway?

Love and Death at Fuji Speedway was directed by Tōru Murakawa.

Who is in the cast of Love and Death at Fuji Speedway?

The cast of Love and Death at Fuji Speedway includes Toru Minegishi, Kei Kiyama, Miyoko Aoyama, Gō Awazu and Eimei Esumi.

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