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Release Year1992
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageJA
CertificationNR
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DirectorShinobu Murata
WritersShinobu Murata
TypeFeature Film
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Cast5 credited
Also Known AsPachinko Story: The Great Secret Tactics Showdown!!
About Pachinko Story: The Great Secret Tactics Showdown!!
The long-established pachinko parlour ‘Kasuga’ and ‘Shimizu’—a company continuing its rapid expansion through a chain of outlets—both have their sights set on building a leisure complex. However, ‘Kasuga’, which operates on the planned site, is a major thorn in their side. Meanwhile, Shinji, the only son of ‘Kasuga’, and Rie, the daughter of ‘Shimizu’, find themselves drawn to one another, despite the conflict between their parents. One day, the female president of ‘Kasuga’ collapses from the strain, and Shinji resolves to abandon his previous dreams and take over the business. However, ‘Shimizu’s’ conspiracy extends even to places Shinji would never have expected…
Directed by Shinobu Murata, Pachinko Story: The Great Secret Tactics Showdown!! leans on a strong ensemble — Toshihiko Sakakibara, Atsuko Fukuda, Hitoshi 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 screen titles of 1992.
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