Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle
女猫雀士 雀奴(ジャンヌ) 闘牌伝
“tarring Yoko, the famously beautiful female cat mahjong player, played by professional mahjong player Yoko Watanabe—the first-ever holder of the Women’s Supreme Title in 2002—in her debut leading role”
Synopsis
The enormous financial interests generated by urban regeneration, and the traps of yakuza conspiracies lurking within… In Asakusa, Tokyo, the sinister influence of Sakagami, a senior yakuza executive, had reached even this neighbourhood. When the beautiful female mahjong player Yoko Watase—holder of the Women’s Meijin title—set foot in this town, the mahjong parlour run by her mentor, Jiro Takagi, was also being forced to vacate the premises. She challenges Sakagami to a mahjong match with the parlour’s rights at stake!!!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Naitô
- Original Title
- 女猫雀士 雀奴(ジャンヌ) 闘牌伝
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Naitô
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Naitô
Director
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What is Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle about?
The enormous financial interests generated by urban regeneration, and the traps of yakuza conspiracies lurking within… In Asakusa, Tokyo, the sinister influence of Sakagami, a senior yakuza executive, had reached even this neighbourhood. When the beautiful female mahjong player Yoko Watase—holder of the Women’s Meijin title—set foot in this town, the mahjong parlour run by her mentor, Jiro Takagi, was also being forced to vacate the premises. She challenges Sakagami to a mahjong match with the parlour’s rights at stake!!!
Who directed Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle?
Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle was directed by Tadashi Naitô.
Who stars in Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle?
The principal cast of Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle includes 渡辺洋香, Megumi Takahashi, Yukijiro Hotaru, Yuma Kusakawa, Yoshikatsu Fujiki.
When was Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle released and how long is it?
Jeanne – The Tale of a Mahjong Battle was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.