Sonatine
"A ferocious man sleeps here."
Originally released in 1993. Sonatine is a action/crime film. directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Starring Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, and Tetsu Watanabe
Synopsis
Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while they await further instructions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (670 votes)
Box Office
$58.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $58,834
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- Bandai Visual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonatine about?
Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. H...
Who directed Sonatine?
Sonatine was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
How long is Sonatine?
Sonatine has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Sonatine released?
Sonatine was released on September 10, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sonatine?
The main cast of Sonatine includes Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Tetsu Watanabe, Masanobu Katsumura, Susumu Terajima.
Is Sonatine worth watching?
Sonatine has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 670 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.