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Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler

Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler

Kaiji Ito moves to Japan after graduating from high school. Unable to find a job and frustrated with society at large, Kaiji spends his days gambling, vandalizing cars, and drinking booze. Two years later and his life is no better. A debt collector named Endo arrives to collect money owed. The debt collector offers two choices to Kaiji: spend 10 years paying off his loan or board a gambling boat for one night to repay his debt & possibly make a boat load of money. Could the debt collector Endo actually be setting up Kaiji? One way or another, for Kaiji it's going to be the night of his life.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: カイジ 人生逆転ゲーム
  • Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
  • Release Date: 2009-10-10
  • Runtime: 130 minutes
  • Rating: 6.783/10 (76 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: TOHO, Horipro, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Hiroshima Telecasting, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Kodansha, D.N. Dream Partners, VAP, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, AX-ON
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.055
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Tatsuya Fujiwara

Tatsuya Fujiwara

as Kaiji Ito

Yuki Amami

Yuki Amami

as Rinko Endo

Teruyuki Kagawa

Teruyuki Kagawa

as Yukio Tonegawa

Taro Yamamoto

Taro Yamamoto

as Joji Funai

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

as Koji Ishida

Kenichi Matsuyama

Kenichi Matsuyama

as Makoto Sahara

Suzuki Matsuo

Suzuki Matsuo

as Taro Otsuki

Kei Satō

Kei Satō

as Kazutaka Okada

Yuriko Yoshitaka

Yuriko Yoshitaka

as Yasuda, Ishida Hiromi

Ryushin Tei

Ryushin Tei

as

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Trailers & Clips

Kaiji The Ultimate Gambler (Trailer)

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 2009-10-10.

Who are the main actors in Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

The main cast includes Tatsuya Fujiwara, Yuki Amami, Teruyuki Kagawa, Taro Yamamoto, Ken Mitsuishi, .

Where can I watch Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler is available.

Is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler has an IMDb rating of 6.783/10 based on 76 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

The soundtrack was composed by TOHO, Horipro, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Hiroshima Telecasting, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Kodansha, D.N. Dream Partners, VAP, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, AX-ON. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler filmed?

Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

The total runtime of Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler is 130 minutes.

Is Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler.

Does Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler have a post-credit scene?

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