What is the duration of Empire of Kids?

The duration of Empire of Kids is 115 mins.

What is the original language of Empire of Kids?

The original language of Empire of Kids is Japanese.

Who directed Empire of Kids?

Empire of Kids was directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu.

Which studio made Empire of Kids?

Empire of Kids was produced by Art Theatre Guild.

Empire of Kids 1981

Q: Does Empire of Kids have end credit scenes?

Empire of Kids does not have end credit scenes.

Action

Drama

Runtime

115 mins

Language

Japanese

After reform school, Ryu returns to Osaka’s Minami district with new friend Ko. He reunites with Chabo and Ken and gets drawn into turf wars among rival gangs—the yakuza‑backed Hokushin Alliance, the Hope Association, Zainichi Korean groups and other minor factions. The film blends fast‑paced violence, revenge, betrayal, discrimination and dark humor.

Art Theatre Guild

Studio

Kazuyuki Izutsu

Director

Does Empire of Kids have end credit scenes?

No!

Empire of Kids does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Empire of Kids

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Jun Kunimura

Choi

Ren Osugi

Tokuko Watanabe

Takeshi Masu

Keisuke

Takashi Yamamoto

Shinsuke Shimada

Ryu

Ryusuke Matsumoto

Chabo

Bang-ho Cho

Ken

Makoto Kitano

Yoshiaki Fujita

Kôji Naka

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