The 36 Passengers

The 36 Passengers

1957 · 96 min · Crime, Drama

A suspense drama about a thief who sneaks onto a late-night ski bus heading from Tokyo to Joshinetsu and the detective who rides with him to arrest him. Each of the passengers acts independently, and the incident takes an unexpected turn that goes beyond the detective's intentions.

Directed by Toshio Sugie

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