Akagi the Gambler
闘牌伝アカギ
Synopsis
After a death-defying game of chicken one evening in 1958, Akagi nonchalantly enters a Yakuza Mahjong parlor to shake the cops' trail. Even unfamiliar with the rules of Mahjong, his gambling intuition is enough to save a small time gambler, Nangou, and grant him a seat at the gambling table. As the night progresses, the stakes are raised both within the game and for Akagi, who is under the suspicion of local police. However, Akagi overcomes the situation with his tactics, defiant of both life and chance. When he leaves the gambling house, no one present is in doubt of his genius.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenzō Maihara
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitsuru Tanabe
- Original Title
- 闘牌伝アカギ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Takeshobo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenzō Maihara
Mitsuru Tanabe, Nobuyuki Fukumoto
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Kenzō Maihara
Director
Mitsuru Tanabe
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akagi the Gambler
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What is Akagi the Gambler about?
After a death-defying game of chicken one evening in 1958, Akagi nonchalantly enters a Yakuza Mahjong parlor to shake the cops' trail. Even unfamiliar with the rules of Mahjong, his gambling intuition is enough to save a small time gambler, Nangou, and grant him a seat at the gambling table. As the night progresses, the stakes are raised both within the game and for Akagi, who is under the suspicion of local police. However, Akagi overcomes the situation with his tactics, defiant of both life and chance. When he leaves the gambling house, no one present is in doubt of his genius.
Who directed Akagi the Gambler?
Akagi the Gambler was directed by Kenzō Maihara.
Who stars in Akagi the Gambler?
The principal cast of Akagi the Gambler includes Isao Bitō, Takashi Kashiwabara, Minori Terada, Yutaka Matsushige, Hiroo Ôtaka.
When was Akagi the Gambler released and how long is it?
Akagi the Gambler was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is Akagi the Gambler based on a book or true story?
Akagi the Gambler is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Nobuyuki Fukumoto", Novel: "Nobuyuki Fukumoto".