Shin Mahjong Horoki 5
新・麻雀放浪記5
Synopsis
Set in a prison, this fifth installment of the Mahjong Horoki series follows amateur gambler Tetsu and his companion An, both jailed after a confrontation with a death-row inmate. There, a warden secretly brings a mahjong table into the cell, leading to high-stakes games where prisoners wager meals and status to survive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 2001
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshirô Saiga
- Original Title
- 新・麻雀放浪記5
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshirô Saiga
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Toshirô Saiga
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What is Shin Mahjong Horoki 5 about?
Set in a prison, this fifth installment of the Mahjong Horoki series follows amateur gambler Tetsu and his companion An, both jailed after a confrontation with a death-row inmate. There, a warden secretly brings a mahjong table into the cell, leading to high-stakes games where prisoners wager meals and status to survive.
Who directed Shin Mahjong Horoki 5?
Shin Mahjong Horoki 5 was directed by Toshirô Saiga.
Who stars in Shin Mahjong Horoki 5?
The principal cast of Shin Mahjong Horoki 5 includes Shōhei Hino, Sanshō Shinsui, Yushi Nakamura, Akira Yamamura, Shinobu Sakagami.
When was Shin Mahjong Horoki 5 released and how long is it?
Shin Mahjong Horoki 5 was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.