Prey movie poster

Prey

"Reggae. Love. Heroin."

June 23, 1979 1h 20m 2.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Prey is a drama film. directed by Kōji Wakamatsu. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Yuya Uchida, Jun Tatara, and Akira Miyata

Synopsis

A rock singer who has returned to the U.S. approaches his former musician friends with the soulful sound of reggae that he encountered during his stay in the U.S. However, his friends lost their old energy and were busy chasing only the songs that would sell, and did not pay attention to reggae. Eventually, the lonely and violent rock singer turns to mass indiscriminate murder out of repugnance to the blurred times and humanity.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 23, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 2.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Shishi Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prey about?

A rock singer who has returned to the U.S. approaches his former musician friends with the soulful sound of reggae that he encountered during his stay in the U.S. However, his friends lost their o...

Who directed Prey?

Prey was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.

How long is Prey?

Prey has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Prey released?

Prey was released on June 23, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Prey?

The main cast of Prey includes Yuya Uchida, Jun Tatara, Akira Miyata, Yoko Kurita, Ayako Mizushima.