Paper Lantern(1987)
ちょうちん
Paper Lantern Synopsis
A new wave Yakuza film in which Takanori Jinnai plays a young Yakuza suffering from stomach cancer who has very little left to live. This film is based on the posthumous manuscript of Shoji Kaneko, the legendary director who died of cancer after completing work on the hit "Ryuji".
Paper Lantern (1987) is a action and drama film directed by Shunichi Kajima, released on May 23, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Takanori Jinnai, Eri Ishida, Yoshio Harada and Mariko Kaga. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Shunichi Kajima
- Writers:
- Goro Hanawa, Shōji Kaneko
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuo Suzuki
- Composer:
- Evan Lurie
- Production:
- Vanfiru
- Status:
- Released
Paper Lantern Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takanori Jinnai
Eri Ishida
Yoshio Harada
Mariko Kaga
Takanobu Hozumi
Nenji Kobayashi
Takashi Naito
Taketoshi Naitō
Saburo Tokito
- Masayuki Watanabe
Masayuki Watanabe
- Kazuo Andō
Kazuo Andō
- Eri Nitta
Eri Nitta
Key crew
Directed by Shunichi Kajima, written by Goro Hanawa and Shōji Kaneko.
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Paper Lantern Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Paper Lantern – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paper Lantern online?
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Who stars in Paper Lantern?
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The main cast of Paper Lantern (1987) includes Takanori Jinnai, Eri Ishida, Yoshio Harada, Mariko Kaga and Takanobu Hozumi. The film was directed by Shunichi Kajima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paper Lantern released?
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Paper Lantern was released on May 23, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Paper Lantern worth watching?
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Paper Lantern (1987) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.