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Sonatine (1993)
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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.
Cast
Takeshi Kitanoas Aniki Murakawa
Aya Kokumaias Miyuki
Tetsu Watanabeas Uechi
Masanobu Katsumuraas Ryoji
Susumu Terajimaas Ken
Ren Osugias Katagiri
Tonbo Zushias Kitajima
Kenichi Yajimaas Takahashi
Eiji Minakataas The Hit Man
Houka Kinoshitaas Kitajima Gang Member
Rome Kandaas Rapist
Kota Mizumorias Kanamoto
Yuuki Natsusakaas Murakawa Gang Member
Kanji Tsudaas Tsuda
Facts
| Release date | September 10, 1993 |
| Runtime | 94 min (1h 34m) โ shorter as the 1993 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Language | JA |
| Box office | $58,834 |
| IMDb | tt0108188 |
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Questions
How long is Sonatine?
Sonatine runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Sonatine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 708 votes, which places it #23 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 77%) and #266 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Sonatine?
Sonatine was directed by Takeshi Kitano. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fireworks (1997), Kikujiro (1999), Zatoichi (2003).
Who stars in Sonatine?
Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Murakawa; Aya Kokumai as Miyuki; Tetsu Watanabe as Uechi; Masanobu Katsumura as Ryoji; Susumu Terajima as Ken; Ren Osugi as Katagiri.
What is Sonatine rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sonatine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95340.