Focus(1996)
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Focus Synopsis
A short, direct and to-the-point media-commentary thriller. A sleazy TV producer trying to exploit a quiet otaku (an obsessive hobbyist) whose hobby is electronic eavesdropping ends up getting a lot more than he bargained for when they eavesdrop on the wrong conversation and he prods said otaku into helping him "investigate" the lead, only to find out that some things (and people) are not always as they seem, when a minor altercation causes things to take a rather nasty turn....
Focus (1996) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Satoshi Isaka, released on October 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Tadanobu Asano, Akira Shirai, Keiko Unno and Tetsuo Sano. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Satoshi Isaka
- Writers:
- Kazuo Shin
- Cinematographer:
- Tetsuro Sano
- Composer:
- Hiroshi Mizuide
- Production:
- Ace Pictures, Seiyu
- Status:
- Released
Focus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tadanobu Asano
as Kanemura
Akira Shirai
as Iwai
- Keiko Unno
Keiko Unno
as Yoko
- Tetsuo Sano
Tetsuo Sano
Ikko Suzuki
- Atsuo Nakata
Atsuo Nakata
- Wakako Matsuzaka
Wakako Matsuzaka
- Kazuhiko Nakamura
Kazuhiko Nakamura
- Noborou Shirai
Noborou Shirai
- Suki Tadaka
Suki Tadaka
- Yoshihiro Ono
Yoshihiro Ono
- Takeyuki Hirano
Takeyuki Hirano
Key crew
Directed by Satoshi Isaka, written by Kazuo Shin.
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Focus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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Focus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Focus online?
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Focus (1996) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Focus?
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The main cast of Focus (1996) includes Tadanobu Asano, Akira Shirai, Keiko Unno, Tetsuo Sano and Ikko Suzuki. The film was directed by Satoshi Isaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Focus released?
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Focus was released on October 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Focus worth watching?
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Focus (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.