Lead Tombstone
Sep 01, 1964 · 1h 26m
Director
Kōji WakamatsuOverview
LEAD TOMBSTONE tracks the progress of a young sociopathic rake who had, immediately post-WW2, rescued his country farmer mother from rape by stabbing the offending American soldier in the back with a pitchfork. Once grown, the boy continues his violent life as a hoodlum on the run, repaying an outlaw couple who have sheltered him by raping the wife, then, at his boss’s behest, murdering the husband. He’s also not above strangling a girl in her bathtub for kicks. The one spot of normalcy in his life is his shop girl girlfriend, an innocent who, once she discovers his other life, confronts his boss… (from OUTLAW MASTERS OF JAPANESE CINEMA by Chris D)
Cast of Lead Tombstone
Crew of Lead Tombstone
About Lead Tombstone
What is Lead Tombstone about?
LEAD TOMBSTONE tracks the progress of a young sociopathic rake who had, immediately post-WW2, rescued his country farmer mother from rape by stabbing the offending American soldier in the back with a pitchfork. Once grown, the boy continues his violent life as a hoodlum on the run, repaying an outlaw couple who have sheltered him by raping the wife, then, at his boss’s behest, murdering the…
When was Lead Tombstone released?
Lead Tombstone was released on September 1, 1964.
How long is Lead Tombstone?
Lead Tombstone runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed Lead Tombstone?
Lead Tombstone was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
Who is in the cast of Lead Tombstone?
The cast of Lead Tombstone includes Masayoshi Nogami, Kahoru Tashiro, Sanzo Akaozeki, Masao Oda and Yōko Mifune.