MW
Originally released in 2009. MW is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Hitoshi Iwamoto. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hiroshi Tamaki, Takayuki Yamada, and Rio Yamashita
Synopsis
A live-action adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s mature manga masterpiece MW (pronounced “moo,” like a cow), created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Tezuka. When a top secret chemical compound called MW infects an island near Okinawa, the military is sent in to kill all the victims and cover up the incident. A survivor named Michio Yuki (Hiroshi Tamaki) grows up to become a highly-successful banker, but he is slowly being driven mad by the effects of MW. After committing a series of ruthless crimes to get revenge against the people responsible for the cover-up, he decides that the only way to truly get revenge is to unleash MW on the world and exterminate the entire human race. Takayuki Yamada stars as Father Garai, a priest desperately trying to save Michios soul—and possibly his own in the process—but not necessarily doing much to stop the crime spree.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MW about?
A live-action adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s mature manga masterpiece MW (pronounced “moo,” like a cow), created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Tezuka. When a top secret chemical compound...
Who directed MW?
MW was directed by Hitoshi Iwamoto.
How long is MW?
MW has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was MW released?
MW was released on July 3, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in MW?
The main cast of MW includes Hiroshi Tamaki, Takayuki Yamada, Rio Yamashita, Yusuke Yamamoto, Toru Kazama.