Foul Play (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Foul Play is a mystery film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Private eye Bannai Tarao (Chiezo Kataoka) and his assistant Masako (Chizuru Kitagawa) investigate the mysterious murder of a baseball player who was killed in the middle of a game.
Who’s in it. Foul Play stars Chiezō Kataoka as Bannai Tarao, Susumu Namishima as Hidehiko Nitta, Chizuru Kitagawa as Masako Takamori and Yuriko Tashiro as Yuko Kawase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Foul Play 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 Foul Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foul Play tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foul Play (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Foul Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Foul Play worth watching?
- Foul Play holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foul Play?
- Foul Play stars Chiezō Kataoka, Susumu Namishima, Chizuru Kitagawa, Yuriko Tashiro and Sumiko Hidaka.
- When was Foul Play released?
- Foul Play was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.