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The Defender (1997)

Movie ★ 4.0 95 min

Computer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding from his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knifepoint & then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhaps the microchip is only making him think these things are happening. Soon he realizes there's a connection between all the bizarre traumas and a girl named Masami. Seemingly, all his troubles started when she visited his repair shop and asked him to fix her CD-ROM unit. Eventually Takashi finds himself psychically linked to the girl. As it turns out, they are secret government-made humanoids, programmed to live undetected within society an then - when the need should arise - they are activated as professional fighters; The action of the movie itself plays like the Defender arcade game.

Kazuya Konaka Director Chiaki J. Konaka Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 1, 1997
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
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Studio
Image Factory IM Co. Ltd., , Suntory, Pal Entertainments Production

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Defender about?
Computer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding from his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knifepoint & then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhaps the microchip is only making him think these things are happening. Soon he realizes there's a connection between all the bizarre traumas and a girl named Masami. Seemingly, all his troubles started when she visited his repair shop and asked him to fix her CD-ROM unit. Eventually Takashi finds himself psychically linked to the girl. As it turns out, they are secret government-made humanoids, programmed to live undetected within society an then - when the need should arise - they are activated as professional fighters; The action of the movie itself plays like the Defender arcade game.
Who directed The Defender?
The Defender was directed by Kazuya Konaka.
Who stars in The Defender?
The Defender stars Toshiro Yanagiba, Miho Kanno, Kenji Takano, Tomorowo Taguchi.
When was The Defender released?
The Defender is a 1997 science fiction, action film.
Where can I watch The Defender?
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