Love and Crime (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1969, Love and Crime is a drama and crime film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of short stories about bizarre crimes committed by females in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa Eras. Discover 4 famous Japanese murderers: Takahashi Oden, the last woman beheaded in Japan, Sada Abe, a crazy lover, Kunihiko Kodaira, a rapist-killer and finally, the Toyokaku case, a woman who did everything to own a hotel.
Who’s in it. Love and Crime stars Teruo Yoshida as Murase, Rika Fujie as Kinue Munakata (segment "Toyokaku jiken"), Kenjirō Ishiyama as Kosuke Saito (segment "Toyokaku jiken") and Mitsuko Aoi as Chiyo Saito (segment "Toyokaku jiken"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Love and Crime 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 Love and Crime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Crime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Crime (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love and Crime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love and Crime worth watching?
- Love and Crime 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 Love and Crime?
- Love and Crime stars Teruo Yoshida, Rika Fujie, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Mitsuko Aoi and Takashi Fujiki.
- When was Love and Crime released?
- Love and Crime was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.