Moment of Terror (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1966, Moment of Terror is a drama and crime film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. When an only child is struck by a car and dies, the child's mother seeks vengeance against the driver in this thrilling drama. The car was driven by the wife of a company president who is having an affair. The woman's husband manages to buy silence about the incident, but the victim's mother discovers the identity of the driver. After she secures a job in the home of the company president and his philandering spouse, the woman plans to murder the couple's son when he reaches the age of her late son.
Who’s in it. Moment of Terror stars Hideko Takamine as Kuniko, the Mother, Yōko Tsukasa as Kinuko Kakinuma, Eitarō Ozawa as Kakinuma and Daisuke Katō as Kawashima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Moment of Terror 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 Moment of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moment of Terror tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moment of Terror (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moment of Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moment of Terror worth watching?
- Moment of Terror holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moment of Terror?
- Moment of Terror stars Hideko Takamine, Yōko Tsukasa, Eitarō Ozawa, Daisuke Katō and Jin Nakayama.
- When was Moment of Terror released?
- Moment of Terror was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.