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5.6 / 10(13 votes)IMDb20021h 33mJapan

Doing Time

刑務所の中

Synopsis

A man serving a sentence in a minimum-security prison. Life in the jail is rigid and organized, eventually leading all of the cell-mates to abandon their individuality.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Yōichi Sai
Screenplay & Story
Yoshihiro Nakamura, Yōichi Sai, Wishing Chong, Kazuichi Hanawa
Original Title
刑務所の中
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Eisei Gekijo, Be-Wild

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yōichi Sai

Screenplay & Story

Yoshihiro Nakamura, Yōichi Sai, Wishing Chong, Kazuichi Hanawa

Director of Photography

Takeshi Hamada

Film Editing

Isao Kawase

Producers

Nozomu Enoki

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Kazuichi Hanawa

Department Leadership Roster

Yōichi Sai

Yōichi Sai

Director

Takeshi Hamada

Director of Photography

Yoshihiro Nakamura

Yoshihiro Nakamura

Writer

Yōichi Sai

Yōichi Sai

Writer

Nozomu Enoki

Producer

Isao Kawase

Editor

Wishing Chong

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Doing Time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Time

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Doing Time about?

A man serving a sentence in a minimum-security prison. Life in the jail is rigid and organized, eventually leading all of the cell-mates to abandon their individuality.

Who directed Doing Time?

Doing Time was directed by Yōichi Sai.

Who stars in Doing Time?

The principal cast of Doing Time includes Tsutomu Yamazaki, Teruyuki Kagawa, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yutaka Matsushige, Toshifumi Muramatsu.

When was Doing Time released and how long is it?

Doing Time was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Is Doing Time based on a book or true story?

Doing Time is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kazuichi Hanawa".