
Sonatine
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In this 1993 film directed by Takeshi Kitano, a seasoned yakuza enforcer named Murakawa, played by Kitano himself, is sent to Okinawa to help quell a gang dispute. As tensions rise and violence ensues, Murakawa and his men find themselves hiding out on a remote beach, where they engage in playful antics to pass the time, revealing a more human side to their hardened personas. The film is noted for its minimalist style and contemplative approach to the crime genre. While it did not receive major awards, it has been praised for its unique blend of humor and existential themes. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 34min
Views:2064
Release:1993
Release Date:1993-04-10
Genre:Action, Best Japanese, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Director:Takeshi Kitano
Actors:Aya Kokumai, Eiji Minakata, Houka Kinoshita, Kenichi Yajima, Masanobu Katsumura, Ren Osugi, Susumu Terajima, Takeshi Kitano, Tetsu Watanabe, Tonbo Zushi
Country:Japan
Awards:4 wins & 1 nomination total
Worldwide Gross:$58,834
TMDB:7.5
Rotten Tomatoes:93%
FilmAffinity:6.9
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