Nine
Originally released in 1983. Nine is a comedy/drama film. directed by Gisaburō Sugii. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toru Furuya, Mariko Kurata, and Kei Tomiyama
Synopsis
Just before entering Seishuu High School, track star Katsuya Niimi and judo champion Susumu Karasawa see a girl crying as the school loses a baseball game. The boys decide to join the team and improve it in order to make her smile. The girl turns out to be Yuri Nakao, daughter of the baseball coach, and they learn the baseball team will be shut down if it doesn't start winning. The series follows the three, as well as pitcher Eiji Kurahashi, as Niimi and Karasawa learn about baseball and what it means to be one of nine players on a team, as they work together through high school make it to Koushien.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Fuji Television Network
- Group TAC
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nine about?
Just before entering Seishuu High School, track star Katsuya Niimi and judo champion Susumu Karasawa see a girl crying as the school loses a baseball game. The boys decide to join the team and impr...
Who directed Nine?
Nine was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
How long is Nine?
Nine has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Nine released?
Nine was released on September 16, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nine?
The main cast of Nine includes Toru Furuya, Mariko Kurata, Kei Tomiyama, Masashi Hironaka.