Billiken(1996)
ビリケン
Billiken Synopsis
The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that he tries to fulfill the wishes of all those who had prayed to him, but it doesn't always works.
Billiken (1996) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Junji Sakamoto, released on August 3, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tetta Sugimoto, Ryûtarô Gan, Tomoko Yamaguchi and Ittoku Kishibe. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Junji Sakamoto
- Writers:
- Junji Sakamoto, Toshiaki Toyoda
- Status:
- Released
Billiken Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tetta Sugimoto
as Billiken
- Ryûtarô Gan
Ryûtarô Gan
as Ekage
Tomoko Yamaguchi
as Tsukino
Ittoku Kishibe
Shigeru Izumiya
Eiji Minakata
Jun Kunimura
Yoshio Harada
Key crew
Directed by Junji Sakamoto, written by Junji Sakamoto and Toshiaki Toyoda.
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Billiken Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Billiken – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Billiken online?
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Billiken (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Billiken?
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The main cast of Billiken (1996) includes Tetta Sugimoto, Ryûtarô Gan, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Ittoku Kishibe and Shigeru Izumiya. 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 Billiken released?
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Billiken was released on August 3, 1996 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Billiken worth watching?
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Billiken (1996) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.