Yellow Line (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Yellow Line is a crime film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. From the king of Japanese exploitation films comes a criminal drama told in a semi-documentary fashion. The murder of the chief official of Kobe city's Customs triggers an investigation of a prostitution ring called the 'Yellow Line' that sells Japanese women. A hired assasin is betrayed by his organization, and kidnaps a woman who happens to be the girlfriend of a newspaper reporter.
Who’s in it. Yellow Line stars Shigeru Amachi as Kazuhiro Moroki, Yōko Mihara as Emi Ozuki, Teruo Yoshida as Toshio Mayama and Yôichi Numata as Newspaper editor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Yellow 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 Yellow Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Line (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Line worth watching?
- Yellow Line holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellow Line?
- Yellow Line stars Shigeru Amachi, Yōko Mihara, Teruo Yoshida, Yôichi Numata and Torahiko Nakamura.
- When was Yellow Line released?
- Yellow Line was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.