The Return
Originally released in 2019. The Return is a drama/history film. directed by Shigemichi Sugita.
Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Takako Tokiwa, and Kazuki Kitamura
Synopsis
Tatsuya Nakadai, the world’s greatest living actor, returns to the screen in a brilliant adaptation of a story by novelist Shuhei Fujisawa. A traveling gambler known as “Funeral Uno” he is now 86 years old and returning to his hometown for the first time in 30 years. Partly told in flashbacks, he is forced to face his lifelong nemesis, Boss Kyuzo, a vile yakuza portrayed by another superstar of samurai cinema, Atsuo Nakamura! Before the two old gamblers can settle a 30-year-old score they must put their lives on the line in a game of dice that can only lead to a bloody sword duel the likes of which has never before been seen! Superb performances all around in a film loaded with surprises and exciting swordplay!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Jidaigeki Senmon Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Return about?
Tatsuya Nakadai, the world’s greatest living actor, returns to the screen in a brilliant adaptation of a story by novelist Shuhei Fujisawa. A traveling gambler known as “Funeral Uno” he is no...
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Shigemichi Sugita.
How long is The Return?
The Return has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Return released?
The Return was released on November 4, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Return?
The main cast of The Return includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Takako Tokiwa, Kazuki Kitamura, Misato Tanaka, Aki Maeda.