Helpless (1996): Cast
Helpless is a 1996 crime drama directed by Shinji Aoyama, starring Ken Mitsuishi as Yasuo Matsumura, Tadanobu Asano and Kaori Tsuji. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Shinji Aoyama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Bandai Visual
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Helpless About?
The premise of Helpless without spoilers.
Yasuo, a gangster freshly released from prison, believes his boss has double‑crossed him and sets out for revenge. Before embarking on the perilous quest, he asks his friend Kenji to care for his mentally‑challenged sister Yuri and to safeguard a mysterious black bag she carries. The story follows Kenji’s struggle to protect Yuri while navigating the looming threat of Yasuo’s dangerous mission.
Helpless Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- yakuza
- youth
Helpless Cast & Characters
Ken Mitsuishi leads the cast as Yasuo Matsumura, with Tadanobu Asano as Kenji Shiraishi and Kaori Tsuji as Yuri Matsumura. Directed by Shinji Aoyama; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Shinji Aoyama
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Ken Mitsuishi as Yasuo Matsumura -
Tadanobu Asano as Kenji Shiraishi - Kaori Tsuji as Yuri Matsumura
- Tarô Suwa as Cook
Also Starring in Helpless
· 3 more- Hiroko Isayama Waitress
- Yoichiro Saito Akihiko
- Toshiya Nagasawa Sakanashi
More from Shinji Aoyama
More films directed by Shinji Aoyama, best-rated first: Eureka, Living in the Sky, Living in the Sky and Tokyo Park.
Helpless Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Helpless.
Helpless Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “헬프리스” and “Беспомощность”.
- Also known as
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- 헬프리스
- Беспомощность
- 无援
- 無援
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Movies Like Helpless
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sympathy for the Underdog, The Yakuza Way and Young Yakuza.
Helpless FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Helpless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Helpless?
Helpless runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Helpless released?
Helpless was released on July 27, 1996.
Who directed Helpless?
Helpless was directed by Shinji Aoyama.
More films by Shinji Aoyama Who is in the cast of Helpless?
Helpless stars Ken Mitsuishi as Yasuo Matsumura, Tadanobu Asano as Kenji Shiraishi and Kaori Tsuji as Yuri Matsumura, among 7 credited actors.
Does Helpless have a post-credit scene?
No. Helpless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Helpless in?
The original language of Helpless is Japanese.
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