Abashiri Prison

Abashiri Prison(1965)

04/18/1965 (US)Drama, Thriller, Crime1h 32m

7.1

Overview

Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

Teruo Ishii

Director

Teruo Ishii

Writer

Hajime Itō

Story

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Part of the Abashiri Prison Collection

Constructed in the late nineteenth century to house political prisoners, Japan's infamous Abashiri Prison served as the inspiration for a popular and prolific run of yakuza movies released between 1965 and 1972.

Media

Original 1965 Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]

Original 1965 Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]

Trailer

When Gonda & other inmates escape from the prison, Tachibana must go along

When Gonda & other inmates escape from the prison, Tachibana must go along

Clip

The Man from Abashiri [Extract]

The Man from Abashiri [Extract]

Featurette