not wish to include the scene in which the policeman rapes the shopkeeper. Release Pitfall was first distributed by Japan Art Theatre Guild (ATG) on a limited release on July 1, 1962. ATG had only began distributing films on April 20, 1962. The film then appeared to be acquired by Toho for wider release on June 6, 1964. The film was released in the United States in 1964 through Toho International. References Booklet and commentary by Tony Rayns to the Eureka Masters of Cinema DVD edition. External links Pitfall at Strictly Film School Pitfall at the Japanese Movie Database Pitfall: Outdoor Miner an essay by Howard Hampton at the Criterion Collection 1962 films 1962 drama films 1960s avant-garde and experimental films Japanese avant-garde and experimental films Japanese drama films 1960s Japanese-language films Japanese black-and-white films Films about the labor movement Films directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara Toho films 1960s Japanese films