War in the Shadows
暗黒の闘い
Synopsis
In Tokyo, where a massive underground organization moves in the shadows, Yoshioka (Takashi Kitadai) is suddenly released from prison after serving time for murder. His mission: infiltrate the organization and leak information to the police. The one who orchestrated this is Detective Harada (Kazuyoshi Ozawa), who hires the ex–hangure Yoshioka as a kind of "covert civil servant" due to his deep knowledge of the underworld. As Yoshioka digs deeper into the organization, he rises through its ranks — but what awaits him is a shocking and unforeseen conclusion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takayuki Yamaga
- Original Title
- 暗黒の闘い
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- All In Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takayuki Yamaga
Department Leadership Roster
Takayuki Yamaga
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About War in the Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War in the Shadows about?
In Tokyo, where a massive underground organization moves in the shadows, Yoshioka (Takashi Kitadai) is suddenly released from prison after serving time for murder. His mission: infiltrate the organization and leak information to the police. The one who orchestrated this is Detective Harada (Kazuyoshi Ozawa), who hires the ex–hangure Yoshioka as a kind of "covert civil servant" due to his deep knowledge of the underworld. As Yoshioka digs deeper into the organization, he rises through its ranks — but what awaits him is a shocking and unforeseen conclusion.
Who directed War in the Shadows?
War in the Shadows was directed by Takayuki Yamaga.
Who stars in War in the Shadows?
The principal cast of War in the Shadows includes Takashi Kitadai, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Takashi Nagayama, Takuya Kawaharada, Yukari Sato.
When was War in the Shadows released and how long is it?
War in the Shadows was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.