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The City of Lost Souls (2002): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The City of Lost Souls is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Takashi Miike, starring Teah, Mitsuhiro Oikawa and Michelle Reis. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

IMDb rating
4.5/10
Metascore
47
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The City of Lost Souls (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Takashi Miike
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is The City of Lost Souls About?

The premise of The City of Lost Souls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Daring adventurer Teah tries to prevent a captivating stranger’s deportation, finding herself drawn into a dangerous and intriguing situation. As she investigates, long-held secrets are revealed and alliances shift, forcing her to confront a treacherous underworld. Teah must protect both herself and the woman she’s vowed to help, facing perilous challenges and unexpected betrayals along the way.

The City of Lost Souls Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • mountain
  • journalist
  • american imperialism
  • nuclear weapons
  • photographer
  • crash
  • airplane
  • american
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The City of Lost Souls Cast

Teah leads the cast, with Mitsuhiro Oikawa and Michelle Reis. Directed by Takashi Miike; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Takashi Miike

More films directed by Takashi Miike, best-rated first: Sham, Blade of the Immortal, 13 Assassins and First Love.

Full filmography
Ratings

The City of Lost Souls Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The City of Lost Souls 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

Plot

The City of Lost Souls Plot Summary

What happens in The City of Lost Souls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story follows the Brazilian-Japanese criminal, Mario, as he orchestrates a bold helicopter heist to rescue his Chinese girlfriend, Kei. Their plans take a dangerous turn when they decide to rob a cockfight but inadvertently make off with a stash of drugs purchased by the yakuza’s Fushimi from a Chinese triad boss named Ko. Fushimi is soon compelled to murder Ko and take control of his operations, aided by his loyal soldier, Yamazaki.

Full summary

The whole story of The City of Lost Souls, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The City of Lost Souls?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character who orchestrates the prison bus escape?

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FAQ

The City of Lost Souls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The City of Lost Souls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The City of Lost Souls?

The City of Lost Souls runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The City of Lost Souls released?

The City of Lost Souls was released on August 9, 2002.

Who directed The City of Lost Souls?

The City of Lost Souls was directed by Takashi Miike.

More films by Takashi Miike

Who is in the cast of The City of Lost Souls?

The City of Lost Souls stars Teah, Mitsuhiro Oikawa and Michelle Reis, among 4 credited actors.

How is The City of Lost Souls rated?

The City of Lost Souls has 4.5/10 on IMDb and 47 on Metacritic.

Does The City of Lost Souls have a post-credit scene?

Yes. The City of Lost Souls has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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