Aegis
Originally released in 2005. Aegis is a action/thriller film. directed by Junji Sakamoto. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Akira Terao, and Koichi Sato
Synopsis
The Isokaze, an Aegis-class escort vessel, sets sail on a routine training exercise, playing host to a platoon from the Fleet Training Group. No sooner is the Isokaze on open water, however, then the FTG reveal themselves to be terrorist stowaways who kill the ship's captain, send the rest of the crew overboard and take control of the vessel. The ship is carrying a secret biological weapon which the terrorists are now threatening to use to level Tokyo! Only a stowaway NCO, Sengoko (played by Sanada Hiroyuki from Ring and Twilight Samurai) is in a position to stop them - but does he really have what it takes to save the day? Playing like a cross between a sea-faring version of Top Gun and Die Hard, director Sakamoto Junji shows that it's not just Hollywood that can produce thrill-a-minute action spectaculars.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Cross Media
- Nippon Herald Films
- Shochiku
- dentsu
- Bandai Visual
- Geneon Universal Entertainment
- IMAGICA
- Tokyo FM
- Sankei Shimbun
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aegis about?
The Isokaze, an Aegis-class escort vessel, sets sail on a routine training exercise, playing host to a platoon from the Fleet Training Group. No sooner is the Isokaze on open water, however, then t...
Who directed Aegis?
Aegis was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
How long is Aegis?
Aegis has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Aegis released?
Aegis was released on July 30, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aegis?
The main cast of Aegis includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Akira Terao, Koichi Sato, Kiichi Nakai, Ryo Katsuji.