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Crazy Thunder Road (1980)

Directed by Gakuryuu Ishii

Action | Crime

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

When Ken, the leader of the once-notorious biker gang of Tokyo, falls in love with a barmaid, he quickly loses his rebellious ideals. The rest of the gang feels betrayed, especially the reputedly troubled kid Jin who revolts against his former friend.

Length 98 minutes

Actors

Koji Nanjo | Tatsuo Yamada | Michiko Kitahara | Masamitsu Daichi | Yosuke Nakajima | Tadashi Kamiya | Akihiro Kimura | Hiroyuki Kiyosue | Katsunori Hirose | Masahiro Ōzeki | Nenji Kobayashi | Masashi Kojima

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
05/14/2022Home TheaterBlu-rayBorrowed6 stars
 

Viewing Notes

A chaotic, punkish student film originally shot in 16mm. Frenetic and lacking cohesiveness (or continuity) at times, but really impressive for a student film! It feels related to the NYC no wave scene of filmmaking (Nick Zed, etc.).

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