The Shape of Night
1964, Japanese. Directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Yoshie Nogami, a factory worker by day, works as a bar hostess at night. She begins a passionate affair with one of her regulars, but his changing demeanor and constant demands for money lead Yoshie down a dark path.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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The Shape of Night is streaming on Eternal Family in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 November 1964
- Original title
- 夜の片鱗
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshiro Ide
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The Shape of Night runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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Which OTT platform is The Shape of Night on?
The Shape of Night is streaming on Eternal Family in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shape of Night?
If you liked The Shape of Night, try Pigs and Battleships, Gate of Flesh, Female Yakuza Tale.
Who directed The Shape of Night?
The Shape of Night (1964) was directed by Noboru Nakamura and stars Miyuki Kuwano, Mikijiro Hira, Keisuke Sonoi.