The Guys from Paradise(2001)
天国から来た男たち
The Guys from Paradise Synopsis
The ever-prolific Takashi Miike directs this wild and woolly prison drama, reportedly based on real-life cases of Japanese imprisoned abroad.
The Guys from Paradise (2001) is a crime and drama film directed by Takashi Miike, released on June 16, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Koji Kikkawa, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Endo and Kaei Okina. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Writers:
- Izo Hashimoto, Itaru Era, Yôji Hayashi
- Producers:
- Mitsuyoshi Hikawa, Yue Hayashi, Shigeyuki Yasamura
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Yamamoto
- Composer:
- Koji Kikkawa
- Production:
- KSS
- Status:
- Released
The Guys from Paradise (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Guys from Paradise before you stream it.
The Guys from Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Koji Kikkawa
as Kôhei Hayasaka
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Katsuaki Yoshida
Kenichi Endo
as Toshiyuki Umino
Kaei Okina
as Jun Sakamoto
Kenji Mizuhashi
as Filipintaro
Kazuhiko Kanayama
as Koji Sugimori
Nene Otsuka
as Namie Mishima
- Mai Oikawa
Mai Oikawa
as Miyuki Hayasaka
Monsour Del Rosario
Toshiyuki Kitami
Mitsuhiro Oikawa
Hideo Sako
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Miike, written by Izo Hashimoto, Itaru Era and Yôji Hayashi, produced by Mitsuyoshi Hikawa, Yue Hayashi and Shigeyuki Yasamura.
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The Guys from Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Guys from Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guys from Paradise online?
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The Guys from Paradise (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Guys from Paradise?
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The main cast of The Guys from Paradise (2001) includes Koji Kikkawa, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Endo, Kaei Okina and Kenji Mizuhashi. The film was directed by Takashi Miike. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guys from Paradise released?
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The Guys from Paradise was released on June 16, 2001 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Guys from Paradise worth watching?
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The Guys from Paradise (2001) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Guys from Paradise?
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Yes. The official The Guys from Paradise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.