Focus movie poster

Focus

October 12, 1996 1h 12m 5.4/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Focus is a thriller/drama film. directed by Satoshi Isaka. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tadanobu Asano, Akira Shirai, and Keiko Unno

Synopsis

A short, direct and to-the-point media-commentary thriller. A sleazy TV producer trying to exploit a quiet otaku (an obsessive hobbyist) whose hobby is electronic eavesdropping ends up getting a lot more than he bargained for when they eavesdrop on the wrong conversation and he prods said otaku into helping him "investigate" the lead, only to find out that some things (and people) are not always as they seem, when a minor altercation causes things to take a rather nasty turn....

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 12, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 12m 72 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (9 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

  • Ace Pictures
  • Seiyu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Focus about?

A short, direct and to-the-point media-commentary thriller. A sleazy TV producer trying to exploit a quiet otaku (an obsessive hobbyist) whose hobby is electronic eavesdropping ends up getting a lo...

Who directed Focus?

Focus was directed by Satoshi Isaka.

How long is Focus?

Focus has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).

When was Focus released?

Focus was released on October 12, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Focus?

The main cast of Focus includes Tadanobu Asano, Akira Shirai, Keiko Unno, Tetsuo Sano, Ikko Suzuki.