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SHINJUKU TRIAD SOCIETY
Synopsis Features Reviews
Takashi Miike's Shinjuku Triad Society

Title: Shinjuku Triad Society
UPC Number: 8-81482-0005-9-3
Price: $ 24.99
Region: 1
Format: NTSC
Released: August 31st

Director: Takashi Miike
Cast: Kippei Shiina, Tomorowo Taguchi, Takeshi Caesar, Shinsuke Izutu



 
SYNOPSIS
The first film portrays a world of alienation that finds its expression in rape and murder.

In this twilight world, where gangster and law enforcer attract and repel each other in waves of violence, Tatsuhito, a dirty cop pursues the gay Chinese warlord, Wang, through the night world of Shinjuku and over to Taiwan.

Shinjuku Triad Society is a shocking investigation of a dehumanized society, in which Tatsuhito fights to obtain a glimpse of salvation.
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
· 2 Interviews with Director, Takashi Miike   · Interview with Editor, Yasushi Shimamura
· Commentary by Tom Mes, Acclaimed writer on Japanese Cinema   · Sleeve Artwork   · Trailer
· Biographies & Filmographies   · Scene Selection   · Digitally Enhanced 16:9 Anamorphic Presentation

LANGUAGE: Japanese with English subtitles (optional)    RUNNING TIME: 102 Minutes
 
REVIEWS
Artsmagic DVD comes through again for U.S. fans of Extreme Japanese Cinema
Foutz.net

Thanks to the fast pacing and easygoing storyline, this is one of his best films to see
High Impact

The DVD from Artsmagic is what we've come to expect from them. It's loaded with extras including an audio commentary, trailer, film bios, and interviews
Monster Hunter

It's the kind of Miike stuff that put this guy on our radar, and deservedly so
Monster Hunter