Smashing the 0-Line (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1960, Smashing the 0-Line is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Katiri is a reporter so ambitiously amoral that he’ll sell out anyone—including his partner and the drug dealer he’s sleeping with—to get a scoop. But what happens when an even more ruthless female gang boss kidnaps his sister?
Who’s in it. Smashing the 0-Line stars Hiroyuki Nagato as Katori, Yûji Odaka as Tatsuo Nishina, Yuji Odaka as Tatsuo Nishina and Mayumi Shimizu as Katori Sumiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Smashing the 0-Line 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 Smashing the 0-Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smashing the 0-Line tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smashing the 0-Line (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smashing the 0-Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smashing the 0-Line worth watching?
- Smashing the 0-Line holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smashing the 0-Line?
- Smashing the 0-Line stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Yûji Odaka, Yuji Odaka, Mayumi Shimizu and Sanae Nakahara.
- When was Smashing the 0-Line released?
- Smashing the 0-Line was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.