War in the Shadows movie poster

War in the Shadows

July 25, 2014 1h 24m

Originally released in 2014. War in the Shadows is a feature film. directed by Takayuki Yamaga. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Takashi Kitadai, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, and Takashi Nagayama

Synopsis

In Tokyo, where a massive underground organization moves in the shadows, Yoshioka (Takashi Kitadai) is suddenly released from prison after serving time for murder. His mission: infiltrate the organization and leak information to the police. The one who orchestrated this is Detective Harada (Kazuyoshi Ozawa), who hires the ex–hangure Yoshioka as a kind of "covert civil servant" due to his deep knowledge of the underworld. As Yoshioka digs deeper into the organization, he rises through its ranks — but what awaits him is a shocking and unforeseen conclusion.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 25, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • All In Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is War in the Shadows about?

In Tokyo, where a massive underground organization moves in the shadows, Yoshioka (Takashi Kitadai) is suddenly released from prison after serving time for murder. His mission: infiltrate the organ...

Who directed War in the Shadows?

War in the Shadows was directed by Takayuki Yamaga.

How long is War in the Shadows?

War in the Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was War in the Shadows released?

War in the Shadows was released on July 25, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in War in the Shadows?

The main cast of War in the Shadows includes Takashi Kitadai, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Takashi Nagayama, Takuya Kawaharada, Yukari Sato.