Deadball
Originally released in 2011. Deadball is a comedy/horror film. directed by Yudai Yamaguchi.
Starring Tak Sakaguchi, Mari Hoshino, and Koichi Yamadera
Synopsis
Baseball prodigy Jubeh Yakyu is the most feared and dangerous juvenile delinquent in all of Japan. After accidentally causing the death of his father with a super-powered, deadly fireball pitch, Jubeh swore off baseball and became a criminal and now, at 17, has been sent to the Pterodactyl Juvenile Reformatory for hardened criminals. Headmistress Ishihara, the granddaughter of a World War II Nazi collaborator, runs the institution with an iron fist and the enthusiastic help of her sadistic assistant, Ilsa. After arriving at the hellhole, Jubeh soon learns from governor Mifune that his long-lost, younger brother Musashi had also done time there after a murder spree, but had since died mysteriously…
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Budget
$600K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $600,000
Production Companies
- Sushi Typhoon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deadball about?
Baseball prodigy Jubeh Yakyu is the most feared and dangerous juvenile delinquent in all of Japan. After accidentally causing the death of his father with a super-powered, deadly fireball pitch, Ju...
Who directed Deadball?
Deadball was directed by Yudai Yamaguchi.
How long is Deadball?
Deadball has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Deadball released?
Deadball was released on July 23, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deadball?
The main cast of Deadball includes Tak Sakaguchi, Mari Hoshino, Koichi Yamadera, Miho Ninagawa, Takamasa Suga.