Unlucky Monkey
"He got away with the cash. they got away with murder. but none of them had much luck."
Originally released in 1998. Unlucky Monkey is a comedy/crime film. directed by SABU.
Starring Shinichi Tsutsumi, Hiroshi Shimizu, and Akira Yamamoto
Synopsis
A dark and strange comedy about a bank robber with bad luck. Bungling a bank robbery turns out to be a profitable mistake for Yamazaki, an amateur crook who ends up with 80 million yen after a string of improbable accidents. But having so much cash doesn't make his life is any easier. In fact, it gets much more complicated when Yamazaki stabs a hairdresser by mistake and instantly becomes a hunted fugitive. He's just one unlucky monkey but can he turn his luck around?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- Suplex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unlucky Monkey about?
A dark and strange comedy about a bank robber with bad luck. Bungling a bank robbery turns out to be a profitable mistake for Yamazaki, an amateur crook who ends up with 80 million yen after a stri...
Who directed Unlucky Monkey?
Unlucky Monkey was directed by SABU.
How long is Unlucky Monkey?
Unlucky Monkey has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Unlucky Monkey released?
Unlucky Monkey was released on July 18, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Unlucky Monkey?
The main cast of Unlucky Monkey includes Shinichi Tsutsumi, Hiroshi Shimizu, Akira Yamamoto, Ikko Suzuki, Kimika Yoshino.