Men of Rage
打鐘 男たちの激情
Synopsis
The second installment of a V-Cinema sports drama, directed by Kurosawa in 1994, following "打鐘" (Dakan) from 1993, which was based on Yamamoto's manga and directed by Komatsu Takashi. While there is no direct narrative connection between the two films, they share thematic similarities. The protagonist, Wataru Tachibana, a self-destructive yet genius keirin cyclist, is once again passionately portrayed by Nishimura. This time, Wataru fiercely competes against a rival known as the "Prince of Keirin," who is also the heir of a powerful conglomerate. Kurosawa directs with intense and dramatic storytelling, capturing the protagonist’s burning determination.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Original Title
- 打鐘 男たちの激情
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Tokushō Kikumura
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Director
Tokushō Kikumura
Director of Photography
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men of Rage
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What is Men of Rage about?
The second installment of a V-Cinema sports drama, directed by Kurosawa in 1994, following "打鐘" (Dakan) from 1993, which was based on Yamamoto's manga and directed by Komatsu Takashi. While there is no direct narrative connection between the two films, they share thematic similarities. The protagonist, Wataru Tachibana, a self-destructive yet genius keirin cyclist, is once again passionately portrayed by Nishimura. This time, Wataru fiercely competes against a rival known as the "Prince of Keirin," who is also the heir of a powerful conglomerate. Kurosawa directs with intense and dramatic storytelling, capturing the protagonist’s burning determination.
Who directed Men of Rage?
Men of Rage was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Who stars in Men of Rage?
The principal cast of Men of Rage includes Kazuhiko Nishimura, Kentarou Nakakura, Megumi Kanzaki, Ren Osugi, Tarō Suwa.
When was Men of Rage released and how long is it?
Men of Rage was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.