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Jeans Blues: No Future 1974

★ 7.77 votes91 min📅 1974-03-30

In the gritty underbelly of 1970s Japan, *Jeans Blues: No Future* (1974) follows the chaotic collision of two reckless souls.

Director: Sadao Nakajima

Cast

Meiko Kaji
Meiko Kaji
Hijiriko
Tsunehiko Watase
Tsunehiko Watase
Jiro Katagiri
Ryōhei Uchida
Ryōhei Uchida
Hongo
Hideo Murota
Hideo Murota
Hayakawa
Takuzō Kawatani
Takuzō Kawatani
Ishimatsu
Maki Tachibana
Mari
Yoko Horikoshi
Yuriko Katagiri
Rinichi Yamamoto
Rinichi Yamamoto
Harumi Sone
Harumi Sone
Eizō Kitamura
Eizō Kitamura

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Jeans Blues: No Future* (1974) about?

*Jeans Blues: No Future* follows two desperate fugitives—Hijiriko, a bar worker who steals money and a car, and Jiro, a gangster who betrays his crew for cash—whose paths collide after a crash. Forced into an uneasy partnership, they evade the law and vengeful mobsters while racing across Japan in a stolen vehicle, their reckless journey spiraling into chaos.

Who directed *Jeans Blues: No Future*?

The film was directed by Sadao Nakajima, a filmmaker known for his work in crime and action genres during the 1970s.

Who stars in *Jeans Blues: No Future*?

The film stars Meiko Kaji, Tsunehiko Watase, Ryōhei Uchida, Hideo Murota, and Takuzō Kawatani in pivotal roles.

Is *Jeans Blues: No Future* (1974) worth watching?

*Jeans Blues: No Future* is a gritty, high-energy crime thriller with a compelling antihero duo at its core. While unrated on IMDb, its 91-minute runtime packs a punch with stylish action and a rebellious spirit that fans of 1970s Japanese crime films will appreciate.

How long is *Jeans Blues: No Future*?

The film runs for 91 minutes.

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About Jeans Blues: No Future (1974) — A Stylish Crime Thriller with Meiko Kaji

In the gritty underbelly of 1970s Japan, *Jeans Blues: No Future* (1974) follows the chaotic collision of two reckless souls. Hijiriko, a sharp-witted bar worker, absconds with cash and a car that isn't hers, while Jiro Katagiri, a reckless gangster, betrays his crew by swiping their ill-gotten loot. Their paths collide in a stolen car post-crash, sparking a desperate escape across the countryside. With the law and vengeful mobsters on their tail, the mismatched duo races against time, their reckless chemistry steering them toward an uncertain fate.

Director Sadao Nakajima crafts a raw, adrenaline-fueled thriller steeped in neon-lit rebellion and societal disillusionment. The film's themes of rebellion, fleeting freedom, and the consequences of impulsive choices resonate through its tense, unrelenting atmosphere. With a stellar cast led by Meiko Kaji, *Jeans Blues: No Future* delivers a stylish, high-stakes chase that lingers like the aftertaste of cheap whiskey and fast living.