Shin Janki movie poster

Shin Janki

"Shin Janki 1: The professional rep-player, who was undefeated for 20 years"

November 27, 1998 1h 25m

Originally released in 1998. Shin Janki is a thriller/history film. directed by Masaru Konuma. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kentarō Shimizu, Nagare Hagiwara, and Kenzo Kaneko

Synopsis

This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hire him as rep player. However no matter the money offered, Sakurai will not respond to any offer...

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 27, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shin Janki about?

This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hi...

Who directed Shin Janki?

Shin Janki was directed by Masaru Konuma.

How long is Shin Janki?

Shin Janki has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Shin Janki released?

Shin Janki was released on November 27, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Shin Janki?

The main cast of Shin Janki includes Kentarō Shimizu, Nagare Hagiwara, Kenzo Kaneko, Masasuke Hirose.