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The Liangshan Pachinko Gang

1996 1h 18m JA
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The Liangshanbo Pachinko Gang—who had conquered one new machine after another. Their exploits had been reported nationwide by the media, and recently, with security tightened at every hall, their activities had been restricted and their winning record had declined significantly. Aiming for a comeback in a new town, Liangshanbo were devoting themselves to mastering ‘CR Monster House’. Just then, whilst scouting out a parlour, the gang spotted ‘Tetsu of Naniwa’, who had once been Liangshanbo’s strike force captain. Tetsu had disappeared from the scene due to a falling-out with Ohno. The current Liangshanbo needed Tetsu’s strength. … The leader persuaded both Ohno and Tetsu to reconcile. With Tetsu’s return, Liangshanbo regained its vigour and launched a full-scale assault on the hall. However, a trap set by the hall—which had been on high alert for Liangshanbo—awaited them there!

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Director
Katsuo Monnna

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Hiroyuki Watanabe and Kazuyoshi Ozawa and Hidehiko Ishikura carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Katsuo Monnna directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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  • 1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
  • 230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Hiroyuki Watanabe and Kazuyoshi Ozawa and Hidehiko Ishikura carry the top of the cast.

The technical file

Runtime
78 min · 1h 18m
Status
Released
Original language
JA

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Katsuo Monnna

Key crew

  • Original Series CreatorRikiya Gô

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Physical1996-01-01

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