Sonatine(1993)
A ferocious man sleeps here.
Sonatine Synopsis
Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while they await further instructions.
Sonatine (1993) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on September 10, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Tetsu Watanabe and Masanobu Katsumura. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 705 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Hisao Nabeshima, Ritta Saito, Takio Yoshida
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- Shochiku, Bandai Visual
- Revenue:
- $58,834
- Status:
- Released
Sonatine (1993) Trailer
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Sonatine Videos & Clips
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Sonatine - Trailer
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Sonatine (1993) clip - on BFI Blu-ray from 29 June 2020 | BFI
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Nihilism and violence in Sonatine | BFI video essay
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Sonatine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Aniki Murakawa
Aya Kokumai
as Miyuki
Tetsu Watanabe
as Uechi
Masanobu Katsumura
as Ryoji
Susumu Terajima
as Ken
Ren Osugi
as Katagiri
Tonbo Zushi
as Kitajima
Kenichi Yajima
as Takahashi
Eiji Minakata
as The Hit Man
Houka Kinoshita
as Kitajima Gang Member
Rome Kanda
as Rapist
- Kota Mizumori
Kota Mizumori
as Kanamoto
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano, produced by Hisao Nabeshima, Ritta Saito and Takio Yoshida.
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Sonatine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 705 ratings.
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Sonatine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sonatine online?
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Sonatine (1993) is available to stream on ASIATIC Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sonatine?
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The main cast of Sonatine (1993) includes Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Tetsu Watanabe, Masanobu Katsumura and Susumu Terajima. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sonatine released?
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Sonatine was released on September 10, 1993 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Sonatine worth watching?
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Sonatine (1993) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 705 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sonatine?
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Yes. The official Sonatine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.