Closing Time
Originally released in 1996. Closing Time is a feature film. directed by Masahiro Kobayashi. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sanshō Shinsui, Takeo Nakahara, and Kazuki Kitamura
Synopsis
A down-and-out scriptwriter spends his days and nights in the bars of Tokyo. When he is thrown out of a joint because it is closing time, there is always a willing lady to spend the rest of the night with. In the street he has countless semi-philosophical discussions with fellow drinkers, male and female, (shot in black-and-white, as prologue to the different chapters) but in the end it often comes down to one thing: the bottle of whisky that has to be finished. An encounter with a homeless young man with AIDS marks a turning point in the life of the writer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Monkey Town Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Closing Time about?
A down-and-out scriptwriter spends his days and nights in the bars of Tokyo. When he is thrown out of a joint because it is closing time, there is always a willing lady to spend the rest of the nig...
Who directed Closing Time?
Closing Time was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.
How long is Closing Time?
Closing Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Closing Time released?
Closing Time was released on February 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Closing Time?
The main cast of Closing Time includes Sanshō Shinsui, Takeo Nakahara, Kazuki Kitamura, Mari Natsuki, Ako Jissoji.