Check(1991)
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Check Synopsis
Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.
Check (1991) is a drama film directed by Junji Sakamoto, released on November 25, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Hidekazu Akai, Masaya Katō, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Nobuo Kaneko. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Junji Sakamoto
- Writers:
- Junji Sakamoto, Toshiaki Toyoda
- Status:
- Released
Check Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hidekazu Akai
as Ayumu Tobita
Masaya Katō
as Ryuzo Kayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Sanae Mitamura
Nobuo Kaneko
as Tennoji
Léona Hirota
as Terumi
Yuuko Nitou
as Kanako Shimada
Masatô Ibu
as Katsura
Jun Kunimura
as First Bodyguard
Sakae Umezu
as Seiji Komada
Akaji Maro
as Hakugin
Key crew
Directed by Junji Sakamoto, written by Junji Sakamoto and Toshiaki Toyoda.
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Check Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Check – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Check online?
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Check (1991) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Check?
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The main cast of Check (1991) includes Hidekazu Akai, Masaya Katō, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Nobuo Kaneko and Léona Hirota. The film was directed by Junji Sakamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Check released?
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Check was released on November 25, 1991 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Check worth watching?
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Check (1991) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.