Area 88
エリア88 劇場版
Synopsis
In a cruel twist of fate, talented young pilot Shin Kazama is tricked into serving as a mercenary for Area 88: a hell on earth where men survive by gunning down anyone who stands in their way. To return home, Shin must sell his soul to the battlefield and pave the road back to Japan with the corpses of his fallen opponents. A re-edited 'Movie' version of episodes 1 and 2 of the Area 88 OVA series.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hisayuki Toriumi
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiyoshi Sakai, Kaoru Shintani
- Original Title
- エリア88 劇場版
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Pierrot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisayuki Toriumi
Akiyoshi Sakai, Kaoru Shintani
Department Leadership Roster
Hisayuki Toriumi
Director
Akiyoshi Sakai
Writer
Kaoru Shintani
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area 88
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Area 88 about?
In a cruel twist of fate, talented young pilot Shin Kazama is tricked into serving as a mercenary for Area 88: a hell on earth where men survive by gunning down anyone who stands in their way. To return home, Shin must sell his soul to the battlefield and pave the road back to Japan with the corpses of his fallen opponents. A re-edited 'Movie' version of episodes 1 and 2 of the Area 88 OVA series.
Who directed Area 88?
Area 88 was directed by Hisayuki Toriumi.
Who stars in Area 88?
The principal cast of Area 88 includes Kaneto Shiozawa, Iemasa Kayumi, Kei Tomiyama, Sakiko Tamagawa.
When was Area 88 released and how long is it?
Area 88 was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.