Black Dead Ball
1963, Japanese. Directed by Shunkai Mizuho.
A talent scout who had his eyes set on a star left-handed pitcher in the high school baseball world falls to his death at his hotel. Was it a homicide or suicide? His junior colleague pursues the mystery of his death.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 8 June 1963
- Original title
- 黒の死球
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kozo Taguchi
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Black Dead Ball: quick answers
What should I watch before Black Dead Ball?
Watch Black Test Car (1962), Black Report (1963), and Black Money (1963) first.
What comes after Black Dead Ball?
Next in the series: The Black Trademark (1963), Lips of Ruin (1963), and Black Speeding (1964).
Is Black Dead Ball worth watching?
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How long is Black Dead Ball?
Black Dead Ball runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Black Dead Ball have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Black Dead Ball on?
Black Dead Ball isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Dead Ball?
If you liked Black Dead Ball, try All the Devils Are Here, The Seven-Ups, Cleaner.
Who directed Black Dead Ball?
Black Dead Ball (1963) was directed by Shunkai Mizuho and stars Ken Utsui, Yukiko Fuji, Isao Kuraishi.