Ping Pong
"Enter the hero!"
Originally released in 2002. Ping Pong is a comedy/drama film. directed by Fumihiko Sori.
Starring Yosuke Kubozuka, Arata Iura, and Sam Lee
Synopsis
As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between these two polar opposite kids.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (60 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yosuke Kubozuka
as Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino
Arata Iura
as Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto
Sam Lee
as Kong "China" Wenge
Shido Nakamura
as Ryuichi "Dragon" Kazama
Koji Ohkura
as Manabu "Demon" Sakuma
Naoto Takenaka
as Butterfly Joe
Mari Natsuki
as Obaba
Suzuki Matsuo
as Police Officer on the Bridge
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
as Ota
Koen Kondo
as Tako
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TBS
- Asmik Ace Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ping Pong about?
As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to p...
Who directed Ping Pong?
Ping Pong was directed by Fumihiko Sori.
How long is Ping Pong?
Ping Pong has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Ping Pong released?
Ping Pong was released on July 20, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ping Pong?
The main cast of Ping Pong includes Yosuke Kubozuka, Arata Iura, Sam Lee, Shido Nakamura, Koji Ohkura.