Thriller ·History ·Drama · Japan · 1998 · 1h 25m

Shin Mahjong Demon 1

真・雀鬼 神出鬼没

Shin Mahjong Demon 1 poster
Director
Masaru Konuma
Cast
Kentarō Shimizu as Shoichi Sakurai Nagare Hagiwara as Akashi Masami Kenzo Kaneko as Shimojo Jinzaburo Masasuke Hirose as Narrator
Crew
Meku Nanba — Writer
Tagline

Shin Janki 1: The professional rep-player, who was undefeated for 20 years

Synopsis

This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hire him as rep player. However no matter the money offered, Sakurai will not respond to any offer...

Mood & Themes
gamblingmahjongv-cinema
Key Collaborators
Masaru Konuma Director Meku Nanba Writer
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