Men of Rage (1994)
Original title: 打鐘 男たちの激情
Men of Rage is a 1994 Japanese-language movie directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Kazuhiko Nishimura, Kentarou Nakakura and Megumi Kanzaki.
The second installment of a V-Cinema sports drama, directed by Kurosawa in 1994, following "打鐘" (Dakan) from 1993, which was based on Yamamoto's manga and directed by Komatsu Takashi. While there is no direct narrative connection between the two films, they share thematic similarities. The protagonist, Wataru Tachibana, a self-destructive yet genius keirin cyclist, is once again passionately portrayed by Nishimura. This time, Wataru fiercely competes against a rival known as the "Prince of Keirin," who is also the heir of a powerful conglomerate. Kurosawa directs with intense and dramatic storytelling, capturing the protagonist’s burning determination.
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What is Men of Rage about?
The second installment of a V-Cinema sports drama, directed by Kurosawa in 1994, following "打鐘" (Dakan) from 1993, which was based on Yamamoto's manga and directed by Komatsu Takashi. While there is no direct narrative connection between the two films, they share thematic similarities. The protagonist, Wataru Tachibana, a self-destructive yet genius keirin cyclist, is once again passionately portrayed by Nishimura. This time, Wataru fiercely competes against a rival known as the "Prince of Keirin," who is also the heir of a powerful conglomerate. Kurosawa directs with intense and dramatic storytelling, capturing the protagonist’s burning determination.
When was Men of Rage released?
Men of Rage was released on 23 December 1994.
How long is Men of Rage?
Men of Rage runs 1h 20m.
Who made Men of Rage?
Men of Rage was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.