Extro movie poster

Extro

April 20, 2019 1h 29m 7.7/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Extro is a comedy/drama film. directed by Naoki Murahashi. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Haginoya Kozo, Koji Yamamoto, and Yuki Saito

Synopsis

Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Utilizing mockumentary stylings, this ambitious film forms a compelling commentary on the aspirations that shape film production and the feelings that a simple, ho-hum life can evoke.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 20, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Yoshimoto Kogyo
  • NHK Enterprises

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Extro about?

Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Uti...

Who directed Extro?

Extro was directed by Naoki Murahashi.

How long is Extro?

Extro has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Extro released?

Extro was released on April 20, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Extro?

The main cast of Extro includes Haginoya Kozo, Koji Yamamoto, Yuki Saito, Yasufumi Terawaki, Tatsumi Fujinami.