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Release Year2000
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorShūji Kataoka
WritersMeku Nanba
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsShin Mahjong Demon 5: Shinjuku Mahjong Showdown
About Shin Mahjong Demon 5: Shinjuku Mahjong Showdown
He who conquers Kabukicho conquers the nation! This thrilling mahjong film faithfully recreates the atmosphere of a mahjong tournament held in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district during the 1970s, known as the golden age of mahjong. Who will be able to stop the legendary mahjong master, Shoichi Sakurai, from achieving a third consecutive victory...? The curtain rises on a fierce battle for pride between these men!
Directed by Shūji Kataoka, Shin Mahjong Demon 5: Shinjuku Mahjong Showdown leans on a strong ensemble — Kentarō Shimizu, Yutaka Matsushige, Kazuyoshi Ozawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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