Tokyo!
"Three tall tales. one big city."
Originally released in 2008. Tokyo! is a comedy/drama film. directed by Leos Carax.
Starring Ayako Fujitani, Ryo Kase, and Ayumi Ito
Synopsis
Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes out at a hostile courtroom. A man who has resigned himself to a life of solitude reconsiders after meeting a charming pizza delivery woman. And finally, a happy young couple find themselves undergoing a series of frightening metamorphoses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (251 votes)
Box Office
$1.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
South Korea
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Directors
Top Cast
Ayako Fujitani
as Hiroko (segment "Interior Design")
Ryo Kase
as Akira (segment "Interior Design")
Ayumi Ito
as Akemi (segment "Interior Design")
Nao Omori
as Hiroshi (segment "Interior Design")
Satoshi Tsumabuki
as Takeshi (segment "Interior Design")
Denden
as Car Pound Attendant (segment "Interior Design")
Denis Lavant
as Merde' (segment "Merde")
Jean-François Balmer
as Maître Voland (segment "Merde")
Renji Ishibashi
as Advocate General (segment "Merde")
Toshiyuki Kitami
as Prosecutor (segment "Merde")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $1,133,863
Production Companies
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Wild Bunch
- Bitters End
- Backup Media
- Comme des Cinémas
- WDR/Arte
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
- Coin Film
- Kansai Television
- Sponge
- VAP
- Champion Top Investment
- Picnic
- WOWOW
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo! about?
Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes ou...
Who directed Tokyo!?
Tokyo! was directed by Leos Carax.
How long is Tokyo!?
Tokyo! has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Tokyo! released?
Tokyo! was released on August 16, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo!?
The main cast of Tokyo! includes Ayako Fujitani, Ryo Kase, Ayumi Ito, Nao Omori, Satoshi Tsumabuki.
Is Tokyo! worth watching?
Tokyo! has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 251 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.