Blueprint of Murder
Yuzo Kayama plays the protagonist, a whale-hunting cannon manufactuing supervisor, whose brother is an automobile tester for Komatsu Motors which has a fatal accident. As his brother investigates the "Accident" with his old college friend (makoto Sato), now a reporter... They stumble across murder, espionage and cover-ups. High-class night club, femme fatale, and a "Blueprint of Murder" all adds up to a bigger plot then first expected.
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Plot Summary
A retired police detective is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his former partner is murdered. As he investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy involving stolen jewels and a desperate search for the missing blueprints. He must race against time to identify the killer and recover the valuable plans before they fall into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
Blueprint of Murder received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics generally acknowledging its taut pacing and suspenseful elements but finding the plot somewhat conventional for the genre. Audiences appreciated the straightforward mystery and the performances of the lead actors, contributing to its status as a solid, if not groundbreaking, crime film of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its brisk pacing and suspenseful atmosphere.
- Noted for its straightforward and engaging mystery plot.
- Some found the storyline to be somewhat predictable.
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Fun Fact
Although released in 1961, the film was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and originally intended as a pilot for a television series that was never picked up.
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