
The Defender
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Kazuya Konaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiaki J. Konaka
- Original Score
- Fumito Kasaya
- Original Title
- The Defender
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Image Factory IM Co. Ltd., TV Tokyo, Suntory, Pal Entertainments Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuya Konaka
Chiaki J. Konaka
Fumito Kasaya
Toshirô Matsutake
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuya Konaka
Director
Chiaki J. Konaka
Writer
Toshirô Matsutake
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Defender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Defender includes Toshiro Yanagiba, Miho Kanno, Kenji Takano, Tomorowo Taguchi, Masaomi Hiraga.
When was The Defender released and how long is it?
The Defender was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Defender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Defender was composed by Fumito Kasaya.
