Kikujiro
菊次郎の夏
Synopsis
Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kikujiro (1999) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-14
Top Cast
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Takeshi Kitano
Kikujiro
Yusuke Sekiguchi
Masao
Kayoko Kishimoto
Kikujiro's Wife
Yuko Daike
Masao's Mother
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Masao's Grandmother
Beat Kiyoshi
Man at Bus Stop
The Great Gidayû
Biker Fatso
Rakkyo Ide
Biker Baldy
Nezumi Imamura
An-chan
Fumie Hosokawa
Juggler Girl
Akaji Maro
Crazy Man
Daigaku Sekine
Yakuza Boss
Makoto Inamiya
Yakuza Henchman #1
Hisahiko Murasawa
Yakuza Henchman #2
Yoji Tanaka
Yakuza Henchman #3
Kanako Kojima
Hostess #1
Fuyu Ooba
Hostess #2
Yuko Yasui
Hostess #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Kitano
- Original Score
- Joe Hisaishi
- Original Title
- 菊次郎の夏
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Herald Films, Bandai Visual, Office Kitano, Tokyo FM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Joe Hisaishi
Katsumi Yanagijima
Yoshinori Ota, Takeshi Kitano
Takio Yoshida, Masayuki Mori
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshinori Ota
Editor
Takeshi Kitano
Screenplay
Takio Yoshida
Producer
Katsumi Yanagijima
Director of Photography
Tatsuo Ozeki
Production Design
Takeshi Kitano
Editor
Takeshi Kitano
Director
Joe Hisaishi
Original Music Composer
Masayuki Mori
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kikujiro
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What is Kikujiro about?
Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.
Who directed Kikujiro?
Kikujiro was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Who stars in Kikujiro?
The principal cast of Kikujiro includes Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yuko Daike, Kazuko Yoshiyuki.
When was Kikujiro released and how long is it?
Kikujiro was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Kikujiro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kikujiro was composed by Joe Hisaishi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kikujiro?
Kikujiro holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).