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Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (1981)

Japanese mystery film directed by Shinji Sōmai

Film facts

Runtime
2h 11m 131 min
Released
19 December 1981
Language
Japanese

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 min). The Japanese film released on 19 December 1981. It is directed by Shinji Sōmai and stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Tsunehiko Watase and Kamatari Fujiwara.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Seizō Sengen
Written by
Yōzō Tanaka
Produced by
Haruki Kadokawa, Hidenori Taga
Production
Kadokawa Pictures, Kitty Films
Distribution
Toei Company

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
Country
Japan

Release and where to watch

In theatres
19 December 1981
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Sailor Suit and Machine Gun?

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes, or 131 min.

When did Sailor Suit and Machine Gun release?

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun released on 19 December 1981.

Who directed Sailor Suit and Machine Gun?

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun is directed by Shinji Sōmai.

Who is in the cast of Sailor Suit and Machine Gun?

The cast of Sailor Suit and Machine Gun includes Hiroko Yakushimaru, Tsunehiko Watase, Kamatari Fujiwara, Akira Emoto, Ken Mitsuishi and Rentarō Mikuni.

Is Sailor Suit and Machine Gun based on a true story or a book?

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun is based on Sailor Suit and Machine Gun.

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