Like a Rolling Stone
Originally released in 1994. Like a Rolling Stone is a drama film. directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Eiji Okuda, Eiko Nagashima, and Reiko Takashima
Synopsis
Tanaka is a yakuza who collects 'protection money' from establishments. He has just been released from jail, where he had spent eight years, and finds out that his boss wants to get rid of him. Tanaka is not an archetypal yakuza; he travels by public transport. But he does have two mistresses: Ayumi, who runs a nightclub, and Yoshie, a brothel-keeper. When Tanaka's boss ends up in hospital, second man Kurauchi exerts increasing pressure on Tanaka. Tanaka deliberately has himself wounded by a fighter to dodge several of Kurauchi's demands.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Hero Films
- Excellent Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Like a Rolling Stone about?
Tanaka is a yakuza who collects 'protection money' from establishments. He has just been released from jail, where he had spent eight years, and finds out that his boss wants to get rid of him. Tan...
Who directed Like a Rolling Stone?
Like a Rolling Stone was directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro.
How long is Like a Rolling Stone?
Like a Rolling Stone has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Like a Rolling Stone released?
Like a Rolling Stone was released on October 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Like a Rolling Stone?
The main cast of Like a Rolling Stone includes Eiji Okuda, Eiko Nagashima, Reiko Takashima, Show Aikawa, Hakuryu.