Achilles and the Tortoise(2008)
アキレスと亀
Achilles and the Tortoise Synopsis
Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on September 20, 2008 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi, Yûrei Yanagi and Kumiko Aso. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Yuki Kajiura
- Production:
- Office Kitano, Bandai Visual
- Status:
- Released
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Achilles and the Tortoise before you stream it.
Achilles and the Tortoise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Machisu
Kanako Higuchi
as Sachiko
Yûrei Yanagi
as Young Machisu
Kumiko Aso
as Young Sachiko
Akira Nakao
as Risuke Kuramochi
Mariko Tsutsui
as Haru Kuramochi
Masatô Ibu
as Akio Kikuta
Nao Omori
as Art Dealer
Ren Osugi
as Tomisuke Kuramochi
Aya Enjoji
as Tomisuke's Wife
Eri Tokunaga
as Mari Kuramochi
Susumu Terajima
as Yakuza Pimp
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano, produced by Masayuki Mori and Takio Yoshida.
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Achilles and the Tortoise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 111 ratings.
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Achilles and the Tortoise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Achilles and the Tortoise online?
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Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from wavve. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Achilles and the Tortoise?
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The main cast of Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) includes Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi, Yûrei Yanagi, Kumiko Aso and Akira Nakao. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Achilles and the Tortoise released?
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Achilles and the Tortoise was released on September 20, 2008 and runs for 2h.
Is Achilles and the Tortoise worth watching?
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Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Achilles and the Tortoise?
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