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The All-Out Game
When Daisaku Hotta (Kosaburo Onogawa), the cheer leader of Tonan High School, hears that Rikiya Kudo (Saburo Shindo), the captain of the Judo team and Shiro Usami (Kei Wakakura) of the boxing team are about to fight, he breaks it up that are apt to erupt so suddenly on campus. Rikiya is an honor student, recommended to the Toa University by his school and is almost certain of being accepted next spring. Shiro is long on brute strength but short on brains. Naturally, they waste little love on each other, so there is very little ground for any understanding between them.
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Plot Summary
A young attorney takes on a case involving a wealthy industrialist who is being blackmailed. As he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The stakes are raised when his own life and the lives of his loved ones are threatened. He must use all his wits and courage to expose the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Critical Reception
Released as a made-for-television movie, 'The All-Out Game' received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its suspenseful plot and performances, though some critics noted its predictable twists. It was considered a competently made thriller for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective thriller elements.
Noted for solid performances from the lead cast.
Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this made-for-television film from 1970 is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally broadcast as a 'Movie of the Week' on ABC.
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