Hard Luck Hero (2003): Cast & Plot
Hard Luck Hero is a 2003 crime comedy directed by Sabu, starring Susumu Terajima as Yakuza, Junichi Okada and Arata Furuta. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
Japanese What Is Hard Luck Hero About?
The premise of Hard Luck Hero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The plot follows three couples whose lives intersect with the yakuza, a fixed boxing match and a desperate escape from thugs. Presented as a showcase for Japanese boy band V6, the film blends food, drink, fast cars, kickboxing, debt, gunfire, theft, blackmail and music into a high‑octane adventure.
Hard Luck Hero Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- yakuza
- boxing
Hard Luck Hero Cast & Characters
Susumu Terajima leads the cast as Yakuza, with Junichi Okada as Takashi Akai and Arata Furuta. Directed by Sabu; 14 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Sabu
-
Susumu Terajima as Yakuza -
Junichi Okada as Takashi Akai - Arata Furuta
- Sansei Shiomi
Also Starring in Hard Luck Hero
· 10 more- Naomi Nishida
- Keisuke Horibe
- Go Morita Kenji Fujita
- Yoshihiko Inohara Naoto Ishii
- Yutaka Mishima
- Hiromi Kanaya
- Ken Miyake Yuji Kudo
- Hiroshi Nagano Kenta Kishimoto
- Masayuki Sakamoto Tadashi Ikeyama
- Keiko Yokomachi
More from Sabu
More films directed by Sabu: Under Your Bed, My Blood and Bones in a Flowing Galaxy, Dancing Mary and Jam.
Hard Luck Hero Plot Summary
What happens in Hard Luck Hero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The ensemble features performances from Susumu Terajima, Junichi Okada, Arata Furuta, Sansei Shiomi, Naomi Nishida, Keisuke Horibe, Go Morita, Yoshihiko Inohara, Yutaka Mishima, Hiromi Kanaya, Ken Miyake, Hiroshi Nagano, Masayuki Sakamoto, and Keiko Yokomachi.
Three pairs of characters drive the story as they flee from an illegal Thai boxing match, each tangled in a separate thread of danger, speed, and desperation.
Full summary
The whole story of Hard Luck Hero, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hard Luck Hero?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What are the occupations of the first pair of characters at the heart of the story?
Hard Luck Hero Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “하드 럭 히어로” and “不幸运英雄”.
- Also known as
-
- 하드 럭 히어로
- 不幸运英雄
Seen Hard Luck Hero?
Movies Like Hard Luck Hero
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Hard Easy, Gamblers’ Luck and Hard Boiled.
Hard Luck Hero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hard Luck Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hard Luck Hero?
Hard Luck Hero runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Hard Luck Hero released?
Hard Luck Hero was released in 2003.
Who directed Hard Luck Hero?
Hard Luck Hero was directed by Sabu.
More films by Sabu Who is in the cast of Hard Luck Hero?
Hard Luck Hero stars Susumu Terajima as Yakuza, Junichi Okada as Takashi Akai and Arata Furuta, among 14 credited actors.
Does Hard Luck Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Hard Luck Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hard Luck Hero in?
The original language of Hard Luck Hero is Japanese.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
