Paper Lantern
ちょうちん
Synopsis
A new wave Yakuza film in which Takanori Jinnai plays a young Yakuza suffering from stomach cancer who has very little left to live. This film is based on the posthumous manuscript of Shoji Kaneko, the legendary director who died of cancer after completing work on the hit "Ryuji".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunichi Kajima
- Screenplay & Story
- Goro Hanawa
- Original Score
- Evan Lurie
- Original Title
- ちょうちん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Vanfiru
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunichi Kajima
Goro Hanawa, Shōji Kaneko
Evan Lurie
Tatsuo Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Shunichi Kajima
Director
Goro Hanawa
Screenplay
Tatsuo Suzuki
Director of Photography
Evan Lurie
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Lantern
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paper Lantern about?
A new wave Yakuza film in which Takanori Jinnai plays a young Yakuza suffering from stomach cancer who has very little left to live. This film is based on the posthumous manuscript of Shoji Kaneko, the legendary director who died of cancer after completing work on the hit "Ryuji".
Who directed Paper Lantern?
Paper Lantern was directed by Shunichi Kajima.
Who stars in Paper Lantern?
The principal cast of Paper Lantern includes Takanori Jinnai, Eri Ishida, Yoshio Harada, Mariko Kaga, Takanobu Hozumi.
When was Paper Lantern released and how long is it?
Paper Lantern was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Lantern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Lantern was composed by Evan Lurie.
Is Paper Lantern based on a book or true story?
Paper Lantern is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shōji Kaneko".