Shield of Straw
Originally released in 2013. Shield of Straw is a thriller/crime film. directed by Takashi Miike. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nanako Matsushima, Tatsuya Fujiwara, and Takao Osawa
Synopsis
Ninagawa is a powerful man in Japanese politics and with top economic connections.His granddaughter is then murdered. The suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru. Kunihide Kiyomaru has a prior conviction for assaulting and killing a girl 8 years ago. The police could never apprehend the suspect in the prior killing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (115 votes)
Box Office
$17.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $17,876,628
Production Companies
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- OLM
- Warner Bros. Japan
- Kodansha
- Yahoo! Japan
- jeki
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company
- Miyagi Television Broadcasting
- Shizuoka Daiichi Television
- Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company
- Hiroshima Telecasting
- Fukuoka Broadcasting System
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shield of Straw about?
Ninagawa is a powerful man in Japanese politics and with top economic connections.His granddaughter is then murdered. The suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru. Kunihide Kiyomaru has a prior conviction for ...
Who directed Shield of Straw?
Shield of Straw was directed by Takashi Miike.
How long is Shield of Straw?
Shield of Straw has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Shield of Straw released?
Shield of Straw was released on April 25, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shield of Straw?
The main cast of Shield of Straw includes Nanako Matsushima, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Takao Osawa, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Masatô Ibu.
Is Shield of Straw worth watching?
Shield of Straw has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 115 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.