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Sonatine (1998): Cast & Ratings

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Sonatine is a 1998 action thriller starring Susumu Terajima, Tetsu Watanabe and Takeshi Kitano. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic.

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Sonatine (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sonatine About?

The premise of Sonatine without spoilers.

A veteran yakuza enforcer, known for his ruthless efficiency, is sent to Okinawa to negotiate a truce between rival gangs. As he navigates the tense atmosphere and attempts to maintain order, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of betrayal and escalating violence, uncovering a complex conspiracy that threatens to shatter the fragile peace.

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Cast & crew

Sonatine Cast

Susumu Terajima leads the cast, with Tetsu Watanabe and Takeshi Kitano.

Ratings

Sonatine Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sonatine 73 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

Sonatine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sonatine?

Sonatine runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Sonatine released?

Sonatine was released on April 10, 1998.

Who is in the cast of Sonatine?

Sonatine stars Susumu Terajima, Tetsu Watanabe and Takeshi Kitano, among 10 credited actors.

How is Sonatine rated?

Sonatine has 73 on Metacritic.

Does Sonatine have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Sonatine in?

The original language of Sonatine is Japanese.

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