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Swallowtail (1996)

Japanese and Mandarin crime film directed by Shunji Iwai

Film facts

Runtime
2h 28m 148 min
Released
14 September 1996

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

Swallowtail has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 min). The Japanese film released on 14 September 1996. It is directed by Shunji Iwai and stars Mikami Hiroshi, Chara and Ayumi Itō.

Cast and crew

Director
Shunji Iwai
Cinematography
Noboru Shinoda
Written by
Shunji Iwai
Produced by
Shin'ya Kawai
Distribution
Kadokawa Pictures

Box office, awards and more

Country
Japan

Release and where to watch

In theatres
14 September 1996
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Swallowtail?

Swallowtail has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes, or 148 min.

When did Swallowtail release?

Swallowtail released on 14 September 1996.

Who directed Swallowtail?

Swallowtail is directed by Shunji Iwai.

Who is in the cast of Swallowtail?

The cast of Swallowtail includes Mikami Hiroshi, Chara, Ayumi Itō, Yōsuke Eguchi, Andy Hui and Shiek Mahmud-Bey.

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Updated 4 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.