The Shootist
狙撃 THE SHOOTIST
Synopsis
Former policeman Matsushita Hiroshi is a professional marksman shootist. When his keen eye catches his target in the dry urban darkness, the hard, breathless action begins.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1989
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haruo Ichikura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshirō Oka
- Original Score
- Yuji Ohno
- Original Title
- 狙撃 THE SHOOTIST
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Toei Video Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haruo Ichikura
Yoshirō Oka, Hideichi Nagahara
Yuji Ohno
Masaru Mori
Shinji Yamada
Ryoji Ito, Tatsuro Shibagaki
Department Leadership Roster
Masaru Mori
Director of Photography
Yuji Ohno
Original Music Composer
Shinji Yamada
Editor
Ryoji Ito
Producer
Tatsuro Shibagaki
Producer
Yoshirō Oka
Screenplay
Haruo Ichikura
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shootist
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What is The Shootist about?
Former policeman Matsushita Hiroshi is a professional marksman shootist. When his keen eye catches his target in the dry urban darkness, the hard, breathless action begins.
Who directed The Shootist?
The Shootist was directed by Haruo Ichikura.
Who stars in The Shootist?
The principal cast of The Shootist includes Toru Nakamura, Toru Minegishi, Yūko Natori, Noboru Nakaya, Minoru Uchida.
When was The Shootist released and how long is it?
The Shootist was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shootist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shootist was composed by Yuji Ohno.