Empire of Kids
ガキ帝国
Synopsis
Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
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Empire of Kids (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuyuki Izutsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Takuya Nishioka
- Original Score
- Kosei Yamamoto
- Original Title
- ガキ帝国
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild, Play Guide Journal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuyuki Izutsu
Takuya Nishioka, Kazuyuki Izutsu
Kosei Yamamoto
Itsuro Maki
Hani Mituhashi
Nobuo Hayashi, Shiro Sasaki
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuyuki Izutsu
Director
Takuya Nishioka
Screenplay
Hani Mituhashi
Editor
Kosei Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Nobuo Hayashi
Producer
Shiro Sasaki
Producer
Itsuro Maki
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire of Kids
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What is Empire of Kids about?
Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
Who directed Empire of Kids?
Empire of Kids was directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu.
Who stars in Empire of Kids?
The principal cast of Empire of Kids includes Shinsuke Shimada, Ryusuke Matsumoto, Bang-ho Cho, Yoshiaki Fujita, Keisuke.
When was Empire of Kids released and how long is it?
Empire of Kids was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Empire of Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire of Kids was composed by Kosei Yamamoto.