Shamo
軍雞
Synopsis
Ryo Narushima is a student who has served prison time for killing his parents. Once he is released, he trains to become a professional kick-boxer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shamo Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-15
Top Cast
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Yue Man-lok
Ryo Narushima
Annie Liu Xin-You
Megumi
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
Kenji Kurokawa
Masato
Naoto Sugawara
Dylan Kuo
Ryuichi Yamazaki
Bruce Leung Siu-Lung
Kensuke Mochizuki
Ryo Ishibashi
Principal Saeki
Pei Wei-Ying
Natsumi Narushima
Terri Kwan Wing
Moemi Funato
Hiromi Nakajima
Yoko Kamio
Takuji Suzuki
Kawakami
Chau Ka-Sing
Kouhei Fujiyoshi
Apple Chow Suk-Wai
Floor Show Dancer
Pang Hoi-Kwan
Syria Leung
Rich Madam
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Soi Cheang
- Screenplay & Story
- Izo Hashimoto, Szeto Kam-Yuen
- Original Title
- 軍雞
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Art Port, Same Way Productions Limited, Pony Canyon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Soi Cheang
Izo Hashimoto, Szeto Kam-Yuen
Edmond Fung Yuen-Man
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Hirofumi Ogoshi, Sam Leong Tak-Sam, Junichi Matsushita, Tôji Katô, Izo Hashimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Soi Cheang
Director
Izo Hashimoto
Screenplay
Szeto Kam-Yuen
Screenplay
Sam Leong Tak-Sam
Producer
Junichi Matsushita
Producer
Edmond Fung Yuen-Man
Director of Photography
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Editor
Shin Yoneyama
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shamo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shamo about?
Ryo Narushima is a student who has served prison time for killing his parents. Once he is released, he trains to become a professional kick-boxer.
Who directed Shamo?
Shamo was directed by Soi Cheang.
Who stars in Shamo?
The principal cast of Shamo includes Yue Man-lok, Annie Liu Xin-You, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Masato, Dylan Kuo.
When was Shamo released and how long is it?
Shamo was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shamo?
Shamo holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).