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Prey (1979): Cast

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Prey is a 1979 drama directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, starring Gajirō Satō, Rikiya Yasuoka and Jun Tatara. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Prey (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Kôji Wakamatsu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prey About?

The premise of Prey without spoilers.

A rock singer returns to the United States and shares the reggae he discovered overseas with his old bandmates. His former friends, now focused on commercial hits, ignore the new sound. Isolated and angry at their apathy and moral decay he sees, he descends into a violent spree, committing murders driven by his contempt for a blurred, inhuman world.

Prey Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • pinku eiga
  • softcore
  • sex
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Cast & crew

Prey Cast

Gajirō Satō leads the cast, with Rikiya Yasuoka and Jun Tatara. Directed by Kôji Wakamatsu; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kôji Wakamatsu

More films directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, best-rated first: United Red Army, Caterpillar, The Millennial Rapture and 11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Prey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Prey?

Prey runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Prey released?

Prey was released on June 23, 1979.

Who directed Prey?

Prey was directed by Kôji Wakamatsu.

More films by Kôji Wakamatsu

Who is in the cast of Prey?

Prey stars Gajirō Satō, Rikiya Yasuoka and Jun Tatara, among 12 credited actors.

Does Prey have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Prey in?

The original language of Prey is Japanese.

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