Billiken
Originally released in 1996. Billiken is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Starring Tetta Sugimoto, Ryûtarô Gan, and Tomoko Yamaguchi
Synopsis
The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that he tries to fulfill the wishes of all those who had prayed to him, but it doesn't always works.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billiken about?
The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in ...
Who directed Billiken?
Billiken was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
How long is Billiken?
Billiken has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Billiken released?
Billiken was released on August 3, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Billiken?
The main cast of Billiken includes Tetta Sugimoto, Ryûtarô Gan, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Ittoku Kishibe, Shigeru Izumiya.