Returner
リターナー
“The future could be history.”
Synopsis
A young woman from the future forces a local gunman to help her stop an impending alien invasion which will wipe out the human race.
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Returner (2002) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-29
Top Cast
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Takeshi Kaneshiro
Miyamoto
Anne Suzuki
Milly
Kirin Kiki
Xia
Goro Kishitani
Mizoguchi
Yukiko Okamoto
Dr. Yagi
Mitsu Murata
Henchman
Kisuke Iida
Henchman
Kazuya Shimizu
Murakami
Chiharu Kawai
Interpreter
Dean Harrington
Dr. Brown
Xiaoqun Zhao
Slave Merchant
Masaya Takahashi
Liu Laoban
Shugo Oshinari
Shooter
Kanata Hongo
Young Miyamoto
Hoshi Ishida
Shifan
Adeyto
Future Technician
Kenji Motomiya
Mizoguchi's Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$73K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Yamazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenya Hirata, Takashi Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Akihiko Matsumoto
- Original Title
- リターナー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $73K
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network, Amuse Pictures, Shirogumi, TOHO, Robot Communications, IMAGICA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Yamazaki
Kenya Hirata, Takashi Yamazaki
Akihiko Matsumoto
Kōzō Shibazaki, Akira Sako
Takuya Taguchi
Chikahiro Ando, Akifumi Takuma, Toru Horibe
Department Leadership Roster
Kenya Hirata
Screenplay
Takashi Yamazaki
Screenplay
Akihiko Matsumoto
Original Music Composer
Chikahiro Ando
Producer
Takuya Taguchi
Editor
Kōzō Shibazaki
Director of Photography
Akifumi Takuma
Producer
Takashi Yamazaki
Director
Toru Horibe
Producer
Akira Sako
Director of Photography
Anri Jojo
Production Design
Yuji Shimomura
Stunt Coordinator
Tony Crosbie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Returner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Returner about?
A young woman from the future forces a local gunman to help her stop an impending alien invasion which will wipe out the human race.
Who directed Returner?
Returner was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Who stars in Returner?
The principal cast of Returner includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Anne Suzuki, Kirin Kiki, Goro Kishitani, Yukiko Okamoto.
When was Returner released and how long is it?
Returner was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Returner make at the box office?
Returner grossed $73K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Returner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Returner was composed by Akihiko Matsumoto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Returner?
Returner holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).