Virus (1980)
English and Japanese sci-fi film directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Virus has a runtime of 2 hours 36 minutes (156 min). The English film released on 26 June 1980. It is directed by Kinji Fukasaku and stars Sonny Chiba, Glenn Ford and Chuck Connors.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Cast
- Sonny Chiba, Glenn Ford, Chuck Connors, Robert Vaughn, Henry Silva, George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, Bo Svenson, Edward James Olmos, Cec Linder, Stuart Gillard, Kensaku Morita
- Cinematography
- Daisaku Kimura
- Editing
- Akira Suzuki
- Music
- Teo Macero
- Written by
- David Koepp, Robert Towne, Kinji Fukasaku, Sakyo Komatsu
- Produced by
- Haruki Kadokawa
- Production
- Toho
- Distribution
- Toho
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $16 million
- Based on
- Virus
- Set in
- United States
- Filmed in
- Nova Scotia
- Country
- Japan
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 26 June 1980
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Virus?
Virus has a runtime of 2 hours 36 minutes, or 156 min.
When did Virus release?
Virus released on 26 June 1980.
Who directed Virus?
Virus is directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who is in the cast of Virus?
The cast of Virus includes Sonny Chiba, Glenn Ford, Chuck Connors, Robert Vaughn, Henry Silva and George Kennedy.
What is the budget of Virus?
The budget of Virus is reported as $16 million.
Is Virus based on a true story or a book?
Virus is based on Virus.
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