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Drowning Fish (2001): Cast

Drowning Fish (2001) movie poster

Drowning Fish is a 2001 action drama directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, starring Inuko Inuyama as Ami, Ken Watanabe and Sabu Kawahara. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

Drowning Fish (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Drowning Fish About?

The premise of Drowning Fish without spoilers.

Corporate executives are forced into public nudity on Shinjuku’s streets, prompting a pair of questionable “big guns” to track down the elusive “Oboreru Sakana”. They infiltrate a gay nightclub to gather clues, sparking a comedy‑filled, action‑packed chase. The film mixes gritty crime‑thriller tones with humor and pop‑culture touches, delivering an ambitious contemporary thriller.

Cast & crew

Drowning Fish Cast & Characters

Inuko Inuyama leads the cast as Ami, with Ken Watanabe as Miyota and Sabu Kawahara as Ogata. Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi; 26 actors are credited in all.

Details

Drowning Fish Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Oboreru sakana” and “溺水的鱼”.

Also known as
  • Oboreru sakana
  • 溺水的鱼
  • 물에 빠진 물고기
  • 溺水的魚

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FAQ

Drowning Fish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Drowning Fish?

Drowning Fish runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Drowning Fish released?

Drowning Fish was released on February 3, 2001.

Who directed Drowning Fish?

Drowning Fish was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.

More films by Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Who is in the cast of Drowning Fish?

Drowning Fish stars Inuko Inuyama as Ami, Ken Watanabe as Miyota and Sabu Kawahara as Ogata, among 26 credited actors.

Does Drowning Fish have a post-credit scene?

No. Drowning Fish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Drowning Fish in?

The original language of Drowning Fish is Japanese.

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