The Goofball movie poster

The Goofball

June 27, 1998 1h 31m

Originally released in 1998. The Goofball is a feature film. directed by Junji Sakamoto.

Starring Claude Maki, Kazuma Suzuki, and Miki Sakajou

Synopsis

Hisashi gets fired from his temp job due to his impulsiveness. One day he meets Chikako, a housewife who constantly shoplifts at the supermarket he regularly goes. He somehow agrees to help her to look for her run-away son, Masaru. Unfortunate to Hisashi, Masaru starts following his around instead of returning home, after he was found by Hisashi. Then they end up stealing a gun from a police officer! In their course of running away, the similar two who cannot adapt to society very well start to develop a mutual friendship…

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 27, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goofball about?

Hisashi gets fired from his temp job due to his impulsiveness. One day he meets Chikako, a housewife who constantly shoplifts at the supermarket he regularly goes. He somehow agrees to help her to ...

Who directed The Goofball?

The Goofball was directed by Junji Sakamoto.

How long is The Goofball?

The Goofball has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Goofball released?

The Goofball was released on June 27, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Goofball?

The main cast of The Goofball includes Claude Maki, Kazuma Suzuki, Miki Sakajou, Etsushi Toyokawa, Ren Osugi.