Men of Rage (1994)
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.
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: December 23, 1994
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tokushō Kikumura
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Men of Rage?
- Men of Rage was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
- Who stars in Men of Rage?
- Men of Rage stars Nishimura Kazuhiko, Kentarou Nakakura, Megumi Kanzaki, Ren Osugi, Tarō Suwa, Masazumi Nitanda.
- How long is Men of Rage?
- Men of Rage has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- Where was Men of Rage produced?
- Men of Rage was produced in Japan.