Tonpachi
Originally released in 2008. Tonpachi is a feature film. directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Yasukaze Motomiya, and Tomoyuki Mashiko
Synopsis
Struggling pink-film actor Hajime Sato (Kazuyoshi Ozawa) lands his first role in a mainstream movie “Tokyo’s Shadow”, only to have his overacted performance cut out by producer Kasahara (Hitoshi Ozawa). Back in the world of adult films, director Nomura (Kenichi Endo) berates him for not understanding real acting, and his ex-wife nags him over late child support. Just then, Hajime runs into an old acting buddy, Hachi Kamei (Yasukaze Motomiya), who now lives large in the yakuza world. Desperate for money, Hajime takes up Hachi’s offer of a “perfect role”—posing as a yakuza to collect debts. With his knack for performance, Hajime nails the job, one after another. Meanwhile, Hachi schemes recklessly to make his mark in the underworld, dragging Hajime into a dangerous plan that could cost him his real acting career…
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- AMG Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonpachi about?
Struggling pink-film actor Hajime Sato (Kazuyoshi Ozawa) lands his first role in a mainstream movie “Tokyo’s Shadow”, only to have his overacted performance cut out by producer Kasahara (Hito...
Who directed Tonpachi?
Tonpachi was directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji.
How long is Tonpachi?
Tonpachi has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Tonpachi released?
Tonpachi was released on March 28, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tonpachi?
The main cast of Tonpachi includes Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Yasukaze Motomiya, Tomoyuki Mashiko, Asami, Hitoshi Ozawa.