Closing Time
Synopsis
A down-and-out scriptwriter spends his days and nights in the bars of Tokyo. When he is thrown out of a joint because it is closing time, there is always a willing lady to spend the rest of the night with. In the street he has countless semi-philosophical discussions with fellow drinkers, male and female, (shot in black-and-white, as prologue to the different chapters) but in the end it often comes down to one thing: the bottle of whisky that has to be finished. An encounter with a homeless young man with AIDS marks a turning point in the life of the writer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Masahiro Kobayashi
- Original Score
- Junpei Sakuma
- Original Title
- Closing Time
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Monkey Town Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Kobayashi
Masahiro Kobayashi
Junpei Sakuma
Naoki Kaneko
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Kobayashi
Director
Naoki Kaneko
Editor
Masahiro Kobayashi
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Closing Time
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What is Closing Time about?
A down-and-out scriptwriter spends his days and nights in the bars of Tokyo. When he is thrown out of a joint because it is closing time, there is always a willing lady to spend the rest of the night with. In the street he has countless semi-philosophical discussions with fellow drinkers, male and female, (shot in black-and-white, as prologue to the different chapters) but in the end it often comes down to one thing: the bottle of whisky that has to be finished. An encounter with a homeless young man with AIDS marks a turning point in the life of the writer.
Who directed Closing Time?
Closing Time was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.
Who stars in Closing Time?
The principal cast of Closing Time includes Sanshō Shinsui, Takeo Nakahara, Kazuki Kitamura, Mari Natsuki, Ako Jissoji.
When was Closing Time released and how long is it?
Closing Time was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Closing Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Closing Time was composed by Junpei Sakuma.