Alley Cat
Originally released in 2017. Alley Cat is a comedy/crime film. directed by Hideo Sakaki. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yosuke Kubozuka, Kenji Furuya, and Yui Ichikawa
Synopsis
A depressed ex-boxer (Yosuke Kubozuka) self-medicating for the injuries that ended his career finds a stray cat that brightens his day, but she is snatched up by a comical grungy mechanic (Kenji Furuya). Calling each other by the competing names they gave the cat, Maru and Lily, the odd pair is abruptly sucked into a political conspiracy with Saeko (Yui Ichikawa) and her son at the center. Witnessing another injustice in which the economic and social elite prey on the vulnerable, the two strays set off on the road to redemption, or at least peaceful cat ownership. (Fun fact: in addition to acting together in Alley Cat, Yosuke Kubozuka and Kenji “KJ” Furuya released the single “Soul Ship” in 2017. Kubozuka performs as Manji Line and Furuya in the band Dragon Ash.) -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alley Cat about?
A depressed ex-boxer (Yosuke Kubozuka) self-medicating for the injuries that ended his career finds a stray cat that brightens his day, but she is snatched up by a comical grungy mechanic (Kenji Fu...
Who directed Alley Cat?
Alley Cat was directed by Hideo Sakaki.
How long is Alley Cat?
Alley Cat has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Alley Cat released?
Alley Cat was released on July 15, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alley Cat?
The main cast of Alley Cat includes Yosuke Kubozuka, Kenji Furuya, Yui Ichikawa, Ryoma Baba, Hiroshi Shinagawa.