Question 1

Which real-life couple co-starred in I Am Waiting and married in 1960?

Accepted Answer

Yūjirō Ishihara (Jôji Shimaki) and Mie Kitahara (Saeko/Reiko) co-starred and married in 1960, remaining married for the rest of Ishihara's life.

Question 2

How much money was taken from Joji's brother, and what is its equivalent value in 2025?

Accepted Answer

¥2M in 1957 was taken from Joji's brother, equivalent to ¥12.6M in 2025, or about $81,500 USD.

Question 3

In which Criterion Collection series is I Am Waiting included?

Accepted Answer

I Am Waiting is included in 'Eclipse Series 17: Nikkatsu Noir', released by Criterion.

Question 4

Who directed I Am Waiting and what studio produced it?

Accepted Answer

The film was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and produced by Nikkatsu film studio as part of their Japanese noir wave.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of I Am Waiting?

Accepted Answer

A former boxer gets involved with a club hostess trying to escape the clutches of her gangster employer.

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