Death Billiards
"An old and a young man find themselves in a mysterious bar where they have to play a game of billiard. The bet: their lives."
Originally released in 2013. Death Billiards is a animation/drama film. directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuichi Nakamura, Tomoaki Maeno, and Asami Seto
Synopsis
Death Billiards is one of the four anime works that each received 38 million yen (about US$480,000) from the "2012 Young Animator Training Project." Just like in 2010 and 2011, the animation labor group received 214.5 million yen (US$2.65 million) from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs, and it distributed most of those funds to studios who train young animators on-the-job. An old and a young man find themselves in a mysterious bar where they have to play a game of billiard. The bet: their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (120 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Madhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Billiards about?
Death Billiards is one of the four anime works that each received 38 million yen (about US$480,000) from the "2012 Young Animator Training Project." Just like in 2010 and 2011, the animation labor ...
Who directed Death Billiards?
Death Billiards was directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa.
How long is Death Billiards?
Death Billiards has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Death Billiards released?
Death Billiards was released on March 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Billiards?
The main cast of Death Billiards includes Yuichi Nakamura, Tomoaki Maeno, Asami Seto, Jun Hazumi.
Is Death Billiards worth watching?
Death Billiards has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.