Retaliation
報復 RETALIATION
“Only those with true courage can survive in today’s corrupt society… A man who possesses the strength to see through evil.”
Synopsis
A man becomes entangled in a world of corruption and violence where powerful businessmen and politicians operate from the shadows. After being betrayed and pushed to the brink, he finds himself caught in a ruthless struggle involving organized crime and backroom power deals. As conspiracies unfold and danger closes in, he realizes that survival will require more than courage — it will demand retaliation. Facing armed confrontations and life-or-death situations, he takes matters into his own hands and sets out to settle the score.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takeshi Miyasaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Saito
- Original Title
- 報復 RETALIATION
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Image Factory IM Co. Ltd., Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Miyasaka
Takeshi Saito
Masaaki Sakae
Yasushi Shimamura
Masayuki Ichimura, Tetsuya Ikeda, Hiroshi Hanzawa, Nobuyuki Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Takeshi Miyasaka
Director
Masayuki Ichimura
Producer
Tetsuya Ikeda
Producer
Hiroshi Hanzawa
Producer
Nobuyuki Takahashi
Producer
Takeshi Saito
Writer
Masaaki Sakae
Director of Photography
Yasushi Shimamura
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retaliation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Retaliation about?
A man becomes entangled in a world of corruption and violence where powerful businessmen and politicians operate from the shadows. After being betrayed and pushed to the brink, he finds himself caught in a ruthless struggle involving organized crime and backroom power deals. As conspiracies unfold and danger closes in, he realizes that survival will require more than courage — it will demand retaliation. Facing armed confrontations and life-or-death situations, he takes matters into his own hands and sets out to settle the score.
Who directed Retaliation?
Retaliation was directed by Takeshi Miyasaka.
Who stars in Retaliation?
The principal cast of Retaliation includes Riki Takeuchi, Goro Kataoka, Takashi Matsuyama, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Kenji Nasa.
When was Retaliation released and how long is it?
Retaliation was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.