Blueprint of Murder (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, Blueprint of Murder is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuzo Kayama plays the protagonist, a whale-hunting cannon manufactuing supervisor, whose brother is an automobile tester for Komatsu Motors which has a fatal accident. As his brother investigates the "Accident" with his old college friend (makoto Sato), now a reporter... They stumble across murder, espionage and cover-ups. High-class night club, femme fatale, and a "Blueprint of Murder" all adds up to a bigger plot then first expected.
Who’s in it. Blueprint of Murder stars Yūzō Kayama as Jirô Kusaka, Makoto Satō as Ken Sudô, Tatsuya Mihashi as Azuma, police detective and Kumi Mizuno as Tomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Blueprint of Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blueprint of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blueprint of Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blueprint of Murder (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blueprint of Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blueprint of Murder worth watching?
- Blueprint of Murder holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blueprint of Murder?
- Blueprint of Murder stars Yūzō Kayama, Makoto Satō, Tatsuya Mihashi, Kumi Mizuno and Mie Hama.
- When was Blueprint of Murder released?
- Blueprint of Murder was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.