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Aug 25, 2020 · Film Review: The Black Report (1963) by Yasuzo Masumura. “ The Black Report ” is a detective thriller with heavy noir overtones, but not in the expected way. No Hard-boiled cops or American spectacle here, instead a truthful look at the reality of proving someone guilty.
One of a string of films set amidst the greed of a rising Japan, Inc. in the 1960’s, Yasuzō Masumura’s Kuro No Houkokusho (US: The Black Report) combines elements of whodunit, police procedural, and courtroom drama into an impeccably crafted crime story that tiptoes toward nihilism and paints justice as a mirage.
Dialing up the suspense of the whodunit genre to dizzying levels of baroqueness, Yasuzô Masumura’s chilling crime film invokes the deadly allure of money. Shot like an ornate maze with its canted angles and harsh geometries, a courtroom sets the stage for a taut battle between deception and justice. Trailer.
Oct 5, 2021 · The original trailer of The Black Report directed by Yasuzô Masumura.AKA:黒の報告書Black Statement BookKuro no hôkokushoLe dossier noir.
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Rent The Black Report on Prime Video, or buy it on Prime Video. The boss of a food company is murdered.
- Crime, Drama
- Ken Utsui
- Yasuzo Masumura
This movie isn't only a tense thriller but especially a convincing courtroom drama. Based upon a story by renowned author Edogawa Ranpo, this film explores an investigation and trial related to the murder of a wealthy businessman. The first part of the movie focuses on a detailed investigation.
Black Report opens with a murder scene and then proceeds with a thorough investigation, which presents a clear perpetrator. It seems like an easy win for the prosecution, until a crafty defense lawyer gets his hands on the case.
