Description: The Threat is a gritty crime drama in the vein of Kurosawa's High and Low, set against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing Japan that has left many of its citizens behind.Misawa (Rentarō Mikuni; Fugitive from the Past, Vengeance is Mine) appears to lead a charmed life, the very model of Japan's post-war economic miracle. His position as the account manager of a prestigious advertising agency is enough to pay the mortgage on the spacious modern house he shares with his wife (Masumi Harukawa, Intentions of Murder) and their two young boys, kitted out with all the latest mod-cons. Then one day, the fragility of his existence is revealed when two violent jail-breakers turn up on his doorstep seeking refuge and threatening to embroil Misawa in their criminal activities.Arrow Video presents this little-seen early masterpiece from Kinji Fukasaku, the future director of Battles without Honor and Humanity and Battle Royale, for the very first time outside of its own country in a stunning new transfer. Bonus MaterialsHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationOriginal uncompressed mono audioOptional newly translated English subtitlesBrand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Tom MesWarning Warning Danger Danger, a brand new 20-minute video appreciation by critic and Japanese film specialist Mark SchillingOriginal theatrical trailerImage galleryReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony StellaIllustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Hayley ScanlonDouble-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region Code: Blu-ray: B (Europe, AU, NZ, Africa...)
Case Type: Blu-ray case (with slip case)
Rating: NR
Actor: Rentarō Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, Masumi Harukawa, Sanae Nakahara, Hideo Murota, Ken Mitsuda
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Edition: Limited Collector's Edition
Movie/TV Title: The Threat
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Format: Blu-ray
Language: Japanese
Genre: Mystery / Suspense
Studio: Arrow Video
Run Time: 84 min.
Sub-Genre: Foreign-Japanese
