The Dangerous Slope (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2012, The Dangerous Slope is a crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Hiroshi Akabane, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. At a companywide meeting, Bunsaku Akiba sees Toshie, an old girlfriend who is now the secretary and lover of Nishijima, the chairman who has control over the entire group. Although Akiba is married, the love affair between him and Toshie flares up again. Akiba uses Toshie to approach the chairman, but as Toshie gets more possessive of him, Akiba starts to have murderous thoughts.

Who’s in it. The Dangerous Slope stars Atsuro Watabe as Bunsaku Akiba, Kyoko Hasegawa as Toshie Nozeki, Junpei Mizobata as 沼田仁一 and Midori Hagio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dangerous Slope 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 The Dangerous Slope page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dangerous Slope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Dangerous Slope (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dangerous Slope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Dangerous Slope worth watching?
The Dangerous Slope holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Dangerous Slope?
The Dangerous Slope stars Atsuro Watabe, Kyoko Hasegawa, Junpei Mizobata, Midori Hagio and Megumi Oji.
When was The Dangerous Slope released?
The Dangerous Slope was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.