Paper Lantern
Originally released in 1987. Paper Lantern is a action/drama film. directed by Shunichi Kajima.
Starring Takanori Jinnai, Eri Ishida, and Yoshio Harada
Synopsis
A new wave Yakuza film in which Takanori Jinnai plays a young Yakuza suffering from stomach cancer who has very little left to live.
This film is based on the posthumous manuscript of Shoji Kaneko, the legendary director who died of cancer after completing work on the hit "Ryuji".
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Vanfiru
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paper Lantern about?
A new wave Yakuza film in which Takanori Jinnai plays a young Yakuza suffering from stomach cancer who has very little left to live. This film is based on the posthumous manuscript of Shoji Kaneko...
Who directed Paper Lantern?
Paper Lantern was directed by Shunichi Kajima.
How long is Paper Lantern?
Paper Lantern has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Paper Lantern released?
Paper Lantern was released on May 23, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paper Lantern?
The main cast of Paper Lantern includes Takanori Jinnai, Eri Ishida, Yoshio Harada, Mariko Kaga, Takanobu Hozumi.