Shin Mahjong Demon 5: Shinjuku Mahjong Showdown

Shin Mahjong Demon 5: Shinjuku Mahjong Showdown

2000•1h 33m

Drama

He who conquers Kabukicho conquers the nation! This thrilling mahjong film faithfully recreates the atmosphere of a mahjong tournament held in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district during the 1970s, known as the golden age of mahjong. Who will be able to stop the legendary mahjong master, Shoichi Sakurai, from achieving a third consecutive victory...? The curtain rises on a fierce battle for pride between these men!

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Kentarō Shimizu

Kentarō Shimizu

Shoichi Sakurai

Yutaka Matsushige

Yutaka Matsushige

Tiger of Kyushu

Kazuyoshi Ozawa

Kazuyoshi Ozawa

Yūta Sone

Yūta Sone

Yuki

Kentarou Nakakura

Takahashi Kazuoki

Takahashi Kazuoki

Harumi Sone

Harumi Sone

Tamio Kawachi

Tamio Kawachi

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