Who is in the Background?
1959, Japanese. Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
The "Ginza Whirlwind" (Akira Kobayahsi) smashes a counterfeiting ring. Second in the "Ginza Whirlwind" series.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 6 December 1959
- Original title
- 銀座旋風児 黒幕は誰だ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōhan Kawauchi
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Who is in the Background?: quick answers
What should I watch before Who is in the Background??
Watch The Human Cyclone (1959) first.
What comes after Who is in the Background??
Next in the series: He's the Witness (1960), Ginza Whirlwind: The Call of the Storm (1961), and Return of the Whirlwind (1962).
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How long is Who is in the Background??
Who is in the Background? runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Who is in the Background? have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Who is in the Background? on?
Who is in the Background? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1959. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Who is in the Background??
If you liked Who is in the Background?, try The Protector, The Perfect Weapon, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday.
Who directed Who is in the Background??
Who is in the Background? (1959) was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi and stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Kyōji Aoyama.