The Perfect Game
1958, Japanese. Directed by Toshio Masuda.
College students come up with a scam to rob a gambling house. When it comes time to collect, the money isn't there, leading the young men into even more serious crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Perfect Game is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Toshio MasudaDirector
- Akira KobayashiSôji Ôki
- Mari ShirakiMama at 'Mon cheri'
- Tomio AokiJanitor at bank
- Ryōji HayamaTetsutarô Matsui
- Ikunosuke Koizumiexaminer A
- Senshô MatsumotoToramatsu - boss
- Shosei MutoOkitsu
- Masumi OkadaKazu Tomita
- Yumi TakanoTetsutaro's mother
- Shirō YanaseAkiya
- Yasukiyo UmenoToda
- Yoshio ŌmoriGenzo
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1958
- Original title
- 完全な遊戯
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shintarō Ishihara, Yoshio Shirasaka
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The Perfect Game: quick answers
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How long is The Perfect Game?
The Perfect Game runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Perfect Game have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Perfect Game. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Perfect Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Perfect Game on?
The Perfect Game is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Perfect Game?
If you liked The Perfect Game, try Panic, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, The Bad Sleep Well.
Who directed The Perfect Game?
The Perfect Game (1958) was directed by Toshio Masuda and stars Akira Kobayashi, Mari Shiraki, Tomio Aoki.