Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
Original title: アキレスと亀
Achilles and the Tortoise is a 2008 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Takeshi Kitano, with a running time of 2h. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi and Yûrei Yanagi.
Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
Quick answers
What is Achilles and the Tortoise about?
Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
When was Achilles and the Tortoise released?
Achilles and the Tortoise was released on 20 September 2008.
How long is Achilles and the Tortoise?
Achilles and the Tortoise runs 2h.
Who made Achilles and the Tortoise?
Achilles and the Tortoise was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
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Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Machisu
- Kanako Higuchi as Sachiko
- Yûrei Yanagi as Young Machisu
- Kumiko Aso as Young Sachiko
- Akira Nakao as Risuke Kuramochi
- Mariko Tsutsui as Haru Kuramochi
- Masatô Ibu as Akio Kikuta
- Nao Omori as Art Dealer
- Ren Osugi as Tomisuke Kuramochi
- Aya Enjoji as Tomisuke's Wife
- Eri Tokunaga as Mari Kuramochi
- Susumu Terajima as Yakuza Pimp