Shabu (1996)
Original title: シャブ極道
Shabu is a 1996 Japanese-language movie directed by Tatsuoki Hosono, with a running time of 2h 44m. It stars Koji Yakusho, Ai Saotome and Shun Sugata.
Makabe is a yakuza who is addicted to 'shabu' (a slang refers to stimulant drug). He lives as if he wants to destroy himself. He steals a mistress of the boss of a big yakuza syndicate by force. He takes over the yakuza group he belongs to, by killing the old boss. When he tries to use 'shabu' as the main financial resource of his group, it leads to the serious confrontation with another big yakuza syndicate.
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What is Shabu about?
Makabe is a yakuza who is addicted to 'shabu' (a slang refers to stimulant drug). He lives as if he wants to destroy himself. He steals a mistress of the boss of a big yakuza syndicate by force. He takes over the yakuza group he belongs to, by killing the old boss. When he tries to use 'shabu' as the main financial resource of his group, it leads to the serious confrontation with another big yakuza syndicate.
When was Shabu released?
Shabu was released on 28 May 1996.
How long is Shabu?
Shabu runs 2h 44m.
Who made Shabu?
Shabu was directed by Tatsuoki Hosono.