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product_id: 54876617
title: "Black Test Car"
brand: "yasuzo masumura"
price: "€ 47.61"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54876617-black-test-car
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# Black Test Car

**Brand:** yasuzo masumura
**Price:** € 47.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Black Test Car by yasuzo masumura
- **How much does it cost?** € 47.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- yasuzo masumura enthusiasts

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## Description

Black Test Car

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Obscure treasure for car fans
  

*by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2009*

I read about this movie many years ago, and was delighted to be able to order it. For car fans, auto industry followers, and even noir afficionados, it's a must-have.The early Sixties skinny-tie styles are perfect period, and the strains as the Japanese auto industry heaves itself mightily into competition with the rest of the world ring true. Plus it's just way fun to watch.Totally worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Take that Toyota! (spoilerless review)
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2012*

Many people don't believe that industrial espionage exists, or that if it does, that it's on a very small scale and not that big of a deal. While a fictitious 1960's era Japanese movie may not change that perception, "Black Test Car's" foray into that world will leave many people wondering how many car problems are based on internal coverups versus competitive sabotage. The media driven fury, ruined lives, and bankrupted companies highlighted here are akin to Toyota's stuck gas pedals, the Pinto's exploding tank, Nader's Corsair, and the "failures" of the Hudson abd Edsel. Before the advent of computers there was not much more of a cut-throat industial world than the automotive industry, although now that computers are merging with cars maybe there is still much left to be seen."Black Test Car" was directed by Yasuzo Masumura, who seemingly cranked out as many films in Japan as Ford pushed cars off the assembly line. The movie also seems to be a remake of sorts of his previous film, "Giants & Toys", which dealt with corporate espionage in the world of candy confectionary of all things. That film was shot in color with some comedic elements, although the message and effect of both movies was the same. "Black Test Car", shot in black and white with nary a reason to crack a smile throughout, seems like it may have been made at the suggestion of studio exec to make a more gritty, noir like version with the same concept and elements. Having seen both, I don't think "Black Test Car" suffers from that self-plagiarism in any manner (really, there is nothing new under the sun anyways). If anything, it may be better in that Masumura refined and built upon "Giants", making a more complex, harder to figure out story that works on many levels, including as a "who done it".Having enough genuine surprises along the way makes up for a few gaffes (for example, a test car with three occupants is involved in a horrible crash that should kill people in its own right, even before it blows up entirely, yet the only apparent injury is to one engineer seen later with a bandage on his head). A girlfriend's reaction at the end of the film also seems to defy logic, but was probably a studio rather than directorial decision. These can easily be overlooked however because of the film's many other redeeming qualities. The main message at the end is delivered a little heavy handed, but was also probably typical given the times. Besides that, the topics, issues, and situations are just as relevant today as they were 50 years ago. The film is paced very well and entertaining from start to finish.In terms of the disc itself, the picture quality is good, the music is non-distracting, and the sub-titles are clear. This is an easy pick-up for anyone who likes Japanese films from this era, or for those who would like to see a precursor to some more modern westerm films such as "Wallstreet". 4 1/2 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    ... Amazon is finding an early 60's Japanese classic movie like this! Very dark humor along with interesting automobile ...
  

*by J***A on Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015*

Beauty of Amazon is finding an early 60's Japanese classic movie like this! Very dark humor along with interesting automobile story to go with it. Melodramatic acting, which seems typical of the genre - at least when compared to modern cinema, adds to period charm.

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