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Dead End Run

(59 min)

2003 - Drama - Japan

Three short films all linked by fast paced chase scenes. The first film follows Yusuke Iseya as he is chased down an alley by a yakuza hitman. The second follows Masatoshi Nagase as he battles himself and a killer. Lastly, we find Tadanobu Asano being chased up to a rooftop by three cops who find out that they are in the middle of a suicidal hostage situation.

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Director : Sogo Ishii

Cast : Tadanobu Asano, Masatoshi Nagase, Yusuke Iseya, Urara Awata, Jun Kunimura, Robert Harris

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Electric Dragon 80,000 Volts

(55 min)

2000 - Drama, Fantasy, Action, Experimental - Japan

"Dragon Eye" Morrison is a Lizard Inspector who has the ability to communicate with reptiles and wail endlessly on his electric guitar. As a child, he was hit with an electrical charge, thus instilling him with the power of 80,00 Volts. He has a history of exploding into violence since then, and spends his days calmly searching for lost lizards and taking up various related odd jobs. Sharing a common trait is the mysterious Thunderbolt Buddha. He too commands the power of electricity, and when they meet, a lightning charged battle royale ensues. What the hell am I talking about!? Here's a better synopsis! Tadanobu Asano versus Masatoshi Nagase, Rock and Roooooooolllllll!!!!

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Director : Sogo Ishii

Cast : Tadanobu Asano, Masatoshi Nagase

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Hidden Blade

(130 min)

2005 - Chambara, Drama - Japan

During the westernization of Japan's political and military methods, Katagiri is struggling to adapt to the situation. After Hazama, one of his best friends, left for Edo to seek his fortune, and another friend married his sister; Katagiri is living with his elderly mother and the devoted servant-girl Kie. Secretly wishing that Kie would stay with him, Katagiri is deeply affected by her decision to marry a prosperous oil seller. The years pass and Katagiri is now witnessing his mother dying alongside the age of the sword. One day, Katagari crosses paths with Kie and, to his surprise, she doesn’t seem to be living the happy life she had expected. While Katagiri is trying to get Kie out of the grips of her villainous and abusive family, he is told that Hazama, his old friend, was arrested for plotting against the clan leaders and the clan also suspects Katagiri because of his connection with him.

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Director : Yoji Yamada

Cast : Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Tomoko Tabata, Reiko Takashima

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Pistol Opera

(112 min)

2001 - Action, Drama - Japan

The climb to the top can be a rough one. Especially when the goal is to be the number one ranking killer in a guild of eccentric assassins. Stray Cat is presently ranked third overall but when inner struggle ensues, and a death amongst the ranks occurs, number one doesn’t seem quite so unattainable.

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Director : Seijun Suzuki

Cast : Makiko Esumi, Sayako Yamaguchi, Kan Hanae, Masatoshi Nagase, Mikijiro Hira, Kirin Kiki

Stereo Future

(111 min)

2001 - Drama, Comedy - Japan

"Stereo Future" is four entangled stories about being young and living it up as best as you can. The forefront of the film is Keisuke, a fraught actor whose only parts seem to be in non speaking extras in samurai films. His ex-girlfriend, Eri Momosaki, has gone mute from the break-up and is struggling herself in finding meaning in her life after love. Along with her sister Koharu who feels all alone in spreading the word about world pollution and saving the planet, both the Momosaki sisters, Keisuke and the rest of the cast are drifting around trying to find the fun in their lives and meaning in their hearts. The most charming film I've seen all year comes in the form of Hiroyuki Nakano's "Stereo Future." This romantic comedy is a smoothie blend of adrenaline and sheer wit, foaming at the top, and spilling over in an almost Parker Posey like fashion. It's a unique ensemble driven comedy that plays off itself in interesting and creative ways and is motivated by a very Earthly, Pro-Envi

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Director : Hiroyuki Nakano

Cast : Masatoshi Nagase, Akiko Monou, Kumiko Aso, Tamaki Ogawa, Naota Takenaka, Daniel Ezralow

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