Crusher Joe
クラッシャージョウ
Synopsis
Enter the tale of the Crusher Council, a group of rugged individuals known for assignments ranging from transportation to terraforming and everything in between. In the early days of space exploration the Crushers took on the job of destroying asteroids and defining space lanes. Because of their work, they were nicknamed "Crushers" which eventually became their business moniker. Despite the rough and ready nature of the Crushers' work, they subscribe to a few steadfast rules. Unethical and illegal assignments are taboo, and any Crusher accepting one is barred from the Union. Of course, this presents problems for shady clients who try to trick the Crushers into accepting misleading assignments. They know that once the Union accepts a case the Crushers are honor-bound to follow it through. Among the various worlds, the Crusher Council has a stunning reputation, and among the Crushers, the most elite team is the one led by Crusher Dan and his successor, Crusher Joe.
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Crusher Joe - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-15
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Hiroshi Takemura
Joe (voice)
Run Sasaki
Alfin (voice)
Noriko Ohara
Ricky (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Talos (voice)
Issei Futamata
Dongo (voice)
Gorō Naya
Kowalsky (voice)
Akira Kume
Dan (voice)
Kazuyuki Sogabe
Killie (voice)
Nobuo Tanaka
Valenstinos (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Roki (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Mardola (voice)
Kazuko Yanaga
Norma (voice)
Takeshi Watabe
Nero (Voice)
Reiko Mutoh
Mature (voice)
Osamu Kobayashi
Bard (voice)
Hiraku Takemura
Joe (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Screenplay & Story
- Haruka Takachiho, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Original Score
- Norio Maeda
- Original Title
- クラッシャージョウ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- SUNRISE, Studio Nue, RANDOM, VAP, Asahi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Haruka Takachiho, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Norio Maeda
Yumiko Fuse, Kazuo Inoue
Yoshinori Kishimoto, Takayuki Yoshii, Masanori Ito
Department Leadership Roster
Yumiko Fuse
Editor
Kazuo Inoue
Editor
Takayuki Yoshii
Producer
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Director
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Writer
Norio Maeda
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crusher Joe
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What is Crusher Joe about?
Enter the tale of the Crusher Council, a group of rugged individuals known for assignments ranging from transportation to terraforming and everything in between. In the early days of space exploration the Crushers took on the job of destroying asteroids and defining space lanes. Because of their work, they were nicknamed "Crushers" which eventually became their business moniker. Despite the rough and ready nature of the Crushers' work, they subscribe to a few steadfast rules. Unethical and illegal assignments are taboo, and any Crusher accepting one is barred from the Union. Of course, this presents problems for shady clients who try to trick the Crushers into accepting misleading assignments. They know that once the Union accepts a case the Crushers are honor-bound to follow it through. Among the various worlds, the Crusher Council has a stunning reputation, and among the Crushers, the most elite team is the one led by Crusher Dan and his successor, Crusher Joe.
Who directed Crusher Joe?
Crusher Joe was directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
Who stars in Crusher Joe?
The principal cast of Crusher Joe includes Hiroshi Takemura, Run Sasaki, Noriko Ohara, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Issei Futamata.
When was Crusher Joe released and how long is it?
Crusher Joe was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Crusher Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crusher Joe was composed by Norio Maeda.
Is Crusher Joe based on a book or true story?
Crusher Joe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Haruka Takachiho".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crusher Joe?
Crusher Joe holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).