Empire of Kids(1981)
ガキ帝国
Empire of Kids Synopsis
Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
Empire of Kids (1981) is a drama and action film directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu, released on July 4, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Shinsuke Shimada, Ryusuke Matsumoto, Bang-ho Cho and Yoshiaki Fujita. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuyuki Izutsu
- Writers:
- Takuya Nishioka, Kazuyuki Izutsu
- Producers:
- Nobuo Hayashi, Shiro Sasaki
- Cinematographer:
- Itsuro Maki
- Composer:
- Kosei Yamamoto
- Production:
- Art Theatre Guild, Play Guide Journal
- Status:
- Released
Empire of Kids (1981) Trailer
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Empire of Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shinsuke Shimada
as Ryu
- Ryusuke Matsumoto
Ryusuke Matsumoto
as Chabo
Bang-ho Cho
as Ken
- Yoshiaki Fujita
Yoshiaki Fujita
- Keisuke
Keisuke
- Makoto Kitano
Makoto Kitano
Takeshi Masu
Kôji Naka
Tokuko Watanabe
Takashi Yamamoto
Ren Osugi
Jun Kunimura
as Choi
Key crew
Directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu, written by Takuya Nishioka and Kazuyuki Izutsu, produced by Nobuo Hayashi and Shiro Sasaki.
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Empire of Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Empire of Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Empire of Kids online?
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Empire of Kids (1981) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Empire of Kids?
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The main cast of Empire of Kids (1981) includes Shinsuke Shimada, Ryusuke Matsumoto, Bang-ho Cho, Yoshiaki Fujita and Keisuke. The film was directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Empire of Kids released?
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Empire of Kids was released on July 4, 1981 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Empire of Kids worth watching?
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Empire of Kids (1981) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Empire of Kids?
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