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Crime drama

Unlucky Monkey (1998): Cast

Unlucky Monkey (1998) movie poster

Unlucky Monkey is a 1998 crime drama starring Shin'ichi Tsutsumi as Yamazaki, Tomorowo Taguchi and Susumu Terajima. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Unlucky Monkey (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Unlucky Monkey About?

The premise of Unlucky Monkey without spoilers.

A darkly comic story about Yamazaki, an inept bank robber who accidentally walks away with 80 million yen after a series of improbable blunders. His luck worsens when he mistakenly stabs a hairdresser, turning him into a hunted fugitive. Though a hapless “unlucky monkey,” he fights to reverse his fate.

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Cast & crew

Unlucky Monkey Cast & Characters

Shin'ichi Tsutsumi leads the cast as Yamazaki, with Tomorowo Taguchi as Miyata and Susumu Terajima as Yakuza.

Videos

Unlucky Monkey Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Unlucky Monkey.

UNLUCKY MONKEY (1998) Japanese trailer for this dark comedy by Hiroyuki "Sabu" Tanaka
Details

Unlucky Monkey Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Anrakkî monkî” and “언럭키 몽키”.

Also known as
  • Anrakkî monkî
  • 언럭키 몽키
  • 倒霉的猴子
  • 倒黴的猴子

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FAQ

Unlucky Monkey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Unlucky Monkey?

Unlucky Monkey runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Unlucky Monkey released?

Unlucky Monkey was released on July 18, 1998.

Who is in the cast of Unlucky Monkey?

Unlucky Monkey stars Shin'ichi Tsutsumi as Yamazaki, Tomorowo Taguchi as Miyata and Susumu Terajima as Yakuza, among 33 credited actors.

Does Unlucky Monkey have a post-credit scene?

No. Unlucky Monkey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Unlucky Monkey in?

The original language of Unlucky Monkey is Japanese.

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