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Comedy drama

Chicken Heart (2002): Cast

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Chicken Heart is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, starring Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Iwano, Kiyoshiro Imawano and Suzuki Matsuo. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Chicken Heart (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Hiroshi Shimizu
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chicken Heart About?

The premise of Chicken Heart without spoilers.

Former boxer Iwano lives with Sada and Maru in a rundown apartment building and survives by taking blows from drunken businessmen in a seedy amusement‑quarter bar. The trio shuns commitment, especially Iwano, who drifts without direction. When their building is slated for demolition and the remaining rent is forgiven, each must face losing their home and find a new direction.

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Cast & crew

Chicken Heart Cast & Characters

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi leads the cast as Iwano, with Kiyoshiro Imawano as Sada and Suzuki Matsuo as Maru. Directed by Hiroshi Shimizu; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Hiroshi Shimizu

More films directed by Hiroshi Shimizu: Kids Return: The Reunion, Suicide Bus, Image of a Mother and Sound in the Mist.

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Chicken Heart Also Known As

Also known as “チキン・ハート”.

Also known as
  • チキン・ハート

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FAQ

Chicken Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chicken Heart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chicken Heart?

Chicken Heart runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Chicken Heart released?

Chicken Heart was released on August 3, 2002.

Who directed Chicken Heart?

Chicken Heart was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.

More films by Hiroshi Shimizu

Who is in the cast of Chicken Heart?

Chicken Heart stars Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Iwano, Kiyoshiro Imawano as Sada and Suzuki Matsuo as Maru, among 4 credited actors.

Does Chicken Heart have a post-credit scene?

No. Chicken Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chicken Heart in?

The original language of Chicken Heart is Japanese.

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