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Empire of Kids

1h 55m1981Kazuyuki Izutsu
IMDb: 6.1/10
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Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.

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Osaka, JapanYouth Culture1960sJuvenile DelinquencyZainichiShōwa Era (1926-89)

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What is Empire of Kids (1981) about?

Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association,…

Who stars in Empire of Kids?

Empire of Kids stars Shinsuke Shimada (Ryu), Ryusuke Matsumoto (Chabo), Bang-ho Cho (Ken), Yoshiaki Fujita, Keisuke. The film was directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu.

How long is Empire of Kids?

Empire of Kids has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated N/A.

Is Empire of Kids worth watching?

Empire of Kids holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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