Countdown movie poster

Countdown

November 23, 1996 1h 30m 5.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Countdown is a thriller/action film. directed by Keoni Waxman.

Starring Lori Petty, Jason London, and Yuki Amami

Synopsis

When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. However the ruse involves the FBI in the case, and Agent Sara Daniels. However, the investigation is hampered when Yoko Sugimura of the Tokyo Police arrives to take Kaori back to her influential father. Despite their initial dislike, Sara and Yoko are forced to work together to stop Chris when his obsession is manifest with high explosives.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 23, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Overseas FilmGroup
  • Ozla Pictures
  • NEO Motion Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Countdown about?

When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for ...

Who directed Countdown?

Countdown was directed by Keoni Waxman.

How long is Countdown?

Countdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Countdown released?

Countdown was released on November 23, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Countdown?

The main cast of Countdown includes Lori Petty, Jason London, Yuki Amami, James LeGros, Miwa Kawagoe.