Passport to Darkness (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Passport to Darkness is a mystery film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives into Tokyo's sin-city in search of the real killer in this dark and beautiful noir from master Seijun Suzuki.
Who’s in it. Passport to Darkness stars Ryōji Hayama, Hisako Tsukuba, Masumi Okada and Mari Shiraki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Passport to Darkness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passport to Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passport to Darkness tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passport to Darkness (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passport to Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passport to Darkness worth watching?
- Passport to Darkness holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Passport to Darkness?
- Passport to Darkness stars Ryōji Hayama, Hisako Tsukuba, Masumi Okada, Mari Shiraki and Shinsuke Ashida.
- When was Passport to Darkness released?
- Passport to Darkness was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.