Hyena's Night
ハイエナの夜
Synopsis
A strange job offer falls into the lap of scoop photographer Kumpei Takimura, and that becomes the source of all the trouble. A drinking man with a beautiful and mysterious charm. A disheartened actor aims for a comeback on the big stage, while a female producer with unstoppable momentum accompanies him. A mysterious man searching for his runaway daughter; complicated human relationships. For the sake of haphazardly intertwined colors and a small bit of pride, for the sake of a glimmer of justice. And so begins Takimura Kumpei's battle to protect those he loves, a battle in which he risks his manhood and his very life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shūji Kataoka
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūji Kataoka
- Original Score
- Takashi Nakagawa
- Original Title
- ハイエナの夜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shūji Kataoka
Shūji Kataoka, Baku Yumemakura
Takashi Nakagawa
Satoshi Shimomoto
Department Leadership Roster
Shūji Kataoka
Director
Shūji Kataoka
Screenplay
Satoshi Shimomoto
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyena's Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hyena's Night about?
A strange job offer falls into the lap of scoop photographer Kumpei Takimura, and that becomes the source of all the trouble. A drinking man with a beautiful and mysterious charm. A disheartened actor aims for a comeback on the big stage, while a female producer with unstoppable momentum accompanies him. A mysterious man searching for his runaway daughter; complicated human relationships. For the sake of haphazardly intertwined colors and a small bit of pride, for the sake of a glimmer of justice. And so begins Takimura Kumpei's battle to protect those he loves, a battle in which he risks his manhood and his very life.
Who directed Hyena's Night?
Hyena's Night was directed by Shūji Kataoka.
Who stars in Hyena's Night?
The principal cast of Hyena's Night includes Toshiyuki Nagashima, Kumiko Hara, Itsumi Ohsawa, Kumiko Kaneko, Teruyuki Kagawa.
When was Hyena's Night released and how long is it?
Hyena's Night was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hyena's Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hyena's Night was composed by Takashi Nakagawa.