Chicken Heart
チキン★ハート
Synopsis
Former boxer Iwano, teamed up with Sada and Maru, who live in the same apartment building, makes his daily living as a punching bag for drunken businessmen in some corner of the amusement quarters. The three have continuously avoided putting themselves in a situation that could tie them down, especially Iwano, who is totally clueless about what he wants to do with his life. One day, they receive notice that their apartment building will be torn down. As a compensation for the eviction, their remaining rent is considered as settled. Having lost their place to live, the three each try to find their way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Original Score
- Keiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- チキン★ハート
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Shimizu
Hiroshi Shimizu
Keiichi Suzuki
Hiroshi Takase
Chise Sanjo
Masayuki Mori
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Shimizu
Director
Chise Sanjo
Editor
Takayuki Nitta
Production Design
Keiichi Suzuki
Original Music Composer
Masayuki Mori
Producer
Hiroshi Shimizu
Writer
Hiroshi Takase
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chicken Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chicken Heart about?
Former boxer Iwano, teamed up with Sada and Maru, who live in the same apartment building, makes his daily living as a punching bag for drunken businessmen in some corner of the amusement quarters. The three have continuously avoided putting themselves in a situation that could tie them down, especially Iwano, who is totally clueless about what he wants to do with his life. One day, they receive notice that their apartment building will be torn down. As a compensation for the eviction, their remaining rent is considered as settled. Having lost their place to live, the three each try to find their way.
Who directed Chicken Heart?
Chicken Heart was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
Who stars in Chicken Heart?
The principal cast of Chicken Heart includes Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Kiyoshiro Imawano, Suzuki Matsuo, Nobuyoshi Araki, Ittoku Kishibe.
When was Chicken Heart released and how long is it?
Chicken Heart was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Chicken Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chicken Heart was composed by Keiichi Suzuki.