The Thin Line (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1966, The Thin Line is a drama and crime film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 102 minutes. “Man killed woman in love! Woman killed man in reason! Masterpiece treating unusual materials” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tashiro coincidentally meets his best friend Sugimoto in a bar very close to the apartment in which Sugimoto’s wayward wife is found dead. Although Tashiro is not a suspect in the police investigation, he is racked with guilt and confesses to his wife, Masako. In an effort to further relieve his tortured sense of guilt, he then confesses to Sugimoto. Neither his wife nor his friend can believe that he could have been involved.
Who’s in it. The Thin Line stars Keiju Kobayashi as Isao Tashiro, Michiyo Aratama as Masako Tashiro, Mitsuko Kusabue as Yumiko Kato and Tatsuya Mihashi as Ryukichi Sugimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Thin Line has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thin Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thin Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thin Line (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thin Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thin Line worth watching?
- The Thin Line holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thin Line?
- The Thin Line stars Keiju Kobayashi, Michiyo Aratama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Tatsuya Mihashi and Akiko Wakabayashi.
- When was The Thin Line released?
- The Thin Line was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.