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Animated drama

Cipher (1989): Cast

Cipher (1989) movie poster

Cipher is a 1989 animated drama directed by Tsuneo Tominaga, starring Jay Kabira as Siva / Cipher (Sean) (voice), Eugene Nomura and Yôko Narahashi. It runs 41 minutes.

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Cipher (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
41 min
Director
Tsuneo Tominaga
Genres
Animation , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cipher About?

The premise of Cipher without spoilers.

The film follows two brothers thrust into the public eye. One brother is a movie star currently shooting a football‑themed picture, while the other is a musician who still attends school occasionally, stepping in for his sibling when needed. As fame and family obligations collide, each wonders what fate has in store for them.

Cipher Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • shoujo
  • ova
  • based on manga
  • interview
  • twins
  • musical montage
  • high school
  • brother brother relationship
  • shoujo anime animation
  • anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
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Cast & crew

Cipher Cast & Characters

Jay Kabira leads the cast as Siva / Cipher (Sean) (voice), with Eugene Nomura as Fred Williams (Jeff) / Man B (voice) and Yôko Narahashi as Interviewer II. Directed by Tsuneo Tominaga; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Cipher

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From the director

More from Tsuneo Tominaga

More films directed by Tsuneo Tominaga: Juliet, Business Commando Yamazaki, Carol and Magical Girl Club Quartet: Alien X from A Zone.

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Videos

Cipher Videos

The clip of Cipher.

Cipher the Video HD (Waifu2x 1080p)
Cars

Cars in Cipher

11 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1947 Ford Super De Luxe.

All 11 cars
  • 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Cipher 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
  • 1947 Ford Super De Luxe in Cipher 1947 Ford Super De Luxe Minor role
  • 1985 Audi 4000 B2 in Cipher 1985 Audi 4000 B2 Background role
  • 1957 Buick unknown in Cipher 1957 Buick unknown Background role
Details

Cipher Also Known As

Also known as “Cipher the Video”.

Also known as
  • Cipher the Video

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FAQ

Cipher FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Cipher?

Cipher runs 41 minutes.

When was Cipher released?

Cipher was released on March 3, 1989.

Who directed Cipher?

Cipher was directed by Tsuneo Tominaga.

More films by Tsuneo Tominaga

Who is in the cast of Cipher?

Cipher stars Jay Kabira as Siva / Cipher (Sean) (voice), Eugene Nomura as Fred Williams (Jeff) / Man B (voice) and Yôko Narahashi as Interviewer II, among 11 credited actors.

Does Cipher have a post-credit scene?

No. Cipher has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cipher in?

The original language of Cipher is Japanese.

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