The Thin Line (1966 film)

is a 1966 film directed by Mikio Naruse. The writer, Toshirō Ide, based it on the 1951 novel The Thin Line by Edward Atiyah, so the film is also known by the novel's title in some English sources. The film starred Keiju Kobayashi, Michiyo Aratama, and Mitsuko Kusabue.

Cast
Keiju Kobayashi as Isao Tashiro
Michiyo Aratama as Masako Tashiro
Mitsuko Kusabue as Yumiko Kato
Tatsuya Mihashi as Ryukichi Sugimoto
Akiko Wakabayashi as Sayuri Sugimoto
Teruko Nagaoka as Eiko Tashiro
Toshio Kurosawa as Bartender
Daisuke Katō as Bar Owner

Release
The Thin Line was distributed by Toho and received a roadshow theatrical release on January 25, 1966. The film was released with English subtitles in the United States by Toho International in July 1967.

Reception
At the Mainichi Film Concours, Tatsuya Mihashi won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.

See also
Just Before Nightfall (1971)

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Category:1966 films
Category:Japanese films
Category:Japanese-language films
Category:Toho films
Category:Films based on British novels