Ballad
Originally released in 2009. Ballad is a drama/action film. directed by Takashi Yamazaki. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yui Aragaki, and Takao Osawa
Synopsis
Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi). Ijiri is in love with Princess Ren (Aragaki) who subsequently rejects an arranged marriage to Okura Itakatora (Osawa), a powerful daimyo of northern Kanto. Enraged by the rejection, Okura sends a large army to Ijiri's smaller state and it's up to Shinichi to change their destiny.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Robot Communications
- TV Asahi
- J-dream
- dentsu
- ADK
- LesPros Entertainment
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Futabasha
- Shogakukan
- Shirogumi
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballad about?
Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi). Ijir...
Who directed Ballad?
Ballad was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
How long is Ballad?
Ballad has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Ballad released?
Ballad was released on September 5, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ballad?
The main cast of Ballad includes Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yui Aragaki, Takao Osawa, Yui Natsukawa, Michitaka Tsutsui.