Woman in Witness Protection (1997)
Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed. Under the watch of two dedicated cops, Biwako struggles to maintain her career, her public image, and her personal life as she prepares for her new role on the witness stand.
Woman in Witness ProtectionDrama, Comedy, Thriller
Cast
- Nobuko Miyamoto — Isono Biwako
- Masahiko Nishimura — Detective Tachibana
- Takehiro Murata — Detective Chikamatsu
- Kazuya Takahashi — Tamao Oki
- Masahiko Tsugawa — Shingyoji Temple Chief Clerk
- Tohru Emori — Nihonmatsu
- Akira Nagoya — Director Hatano
- Taro Yamamoto — Nakamura
- Houka Kinoshita — Eiji
- Daisuke Ryū — Religious Cult Leader
- Tetsu Watanabe — Detective
- Mirei Asaoka — Nakamura's Wife
Where to watch Woman in Witness Protection
Criterion Channel
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