Billiken
ビリケン
Synopsis
The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that he tries to fulfill the wishes of all those who had prayed to him, but it doesn't always works.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junji Sakamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Junji Sakamoto, Toshiaki Toyoda
- Original Title
- ビリケン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junji Sakamoto
Junji Sakamoto, Toshiaki Toyoda
Department Leadership Roster
Junji Sakamoto
Writer
Junji Sakamoto
Director
Toshiaki Toyoda
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billiken
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Billiken about?
The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that he tries to fulfill the wishes of all those who had prayed to him, but it doesn't always works.
Who directed Billiken?
Billiken was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Who stars in Billiken?
The principal cast of Billiken includes Tetta Sugimoto, Ryûtarô Gan, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Ittoku Kishibe, Shigeru Izumiya.
When was Billiken released and how long is it?
Billiken was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.