Dochinpira
どチンピラ
“Minami of the West, Thug of the East!”
Synopsis
Kaito Jin is a lone wolf who rules the streets of Roppongi without allegiance to any gang. Known for his charm and defiance, he often clashes with the Haozakura-kai yakuza gang. Things take a turn when he meets Masami, the niece of the gang’s boss, and finds himself caught in their world. As tensions escalate, Jin grows close to Suzuhata, one of the yakuza members persuing him, who reminds him of his dead young brother and becomes his unexpected ally. But then Masami is now dangerously obsessed with Jin, and the consequences of his entanglements come to a head.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinobu Murata
- Screenplay & Story
- Yū Yamamoto
- Original Title
- どチンピラ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Softgarage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinobu Murata
Yū Yamamoto, Makio Hara, Tetsumi Doko
Department Leadership Roster
Shinobu Murata
Director
Yū Yamamoto
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dochinpira
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dochinpira about?
Kaito Jin is a lone wolf who rules the streets of Roppongi without allegiance to any gang. Known for his charm and defiance, he often clashes with the Haozakura-kai yakuza gang. Things take a turn when he meets Masami, the niece of the gang’s boss, and finds himself caught in their world. As tensions escalate, Jin grows close to Suzuhata, one of the yakuza members persuing him, who reminds him of his dead young brother and becomes his unexpected ally. But then Masami is now dangerously obsessed with Jin, and the consequences of his entanglements come to a head.
Who directed Dochinpira?
Dochinpira was directed by Shinobu Murata.
Who stars in Dochinpira?
The principal cast of Dochinpira includes Masaki Nishimori, Kenji Haga, Ginji Gaō, Mariko Uranishi, Kazumi Yano.
When was Dochinpira released and how long is it?
Dochinpira was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Dochinpira based on a book or true story?
Dochinpira is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Makio Hara", Comic Book: "Tetsumi Doko".