Quick facts
- Released
- July 4, 1981
- Runtime
- 115 min
- IMDb
- tt0216767
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese
- Studio
- Art Theatre Guild, Play Guide Journal
Cast
Shinsuke Shimada
Ryu
Ryusuke Matsumoto
Chabo
Bang-ho Cho
Ken
Yoshiaki Fujita
Keisuke
Makoto Kitano
Takeshi Masu
Kôji Naka
Tokuko Watanabe
Takashi Yamamoto
Ren Osugi
Jun Kunimura
Choi
Ryutaro Kamioka
Ono at Ryujin-Kai
Yumiko Morishita
Kazuko
Jun Ueno
Popai
Tokuko Watanabe
Madam of Misono
Itoshi Yumeji
Ryu's Father
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Empire of Kids about?
- Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
- Who directed Empire of Kids?
- Empire of Kids was directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu.
- Who stars in Empire of Kids?
- Empire of Kids stars Shinsuke Shimada, Ryusuke Matsumoto, Bang-ho Cho, Yoshiaki Fujita.
- When was Empire of Kids released?
- Empire of Kids is a 1981 drama, action film.
- Where can I watch Empire of Kids?
- You can watch Empire of Kids with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.