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Paper Lantern

1987·Movie
1h 40min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
IMDb6.7

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A new wave Yakuza film in which Takanori Jinnai plays a young Yakuza suffering from stomach cancer who has very little left to live. This film is based on the posthumous manuscript of Shoji Kaneko, the legendary director who died of cancer after completing work on the hit "Ryuji".
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Directed by:
Shunichi Kajima
Written by:
Goro Hanawa, Shōji Kaneko
Composed by:
Evan Lurie

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83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Paper Lantern?

1 h 40 min

Paper Lantern runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Paper Lantern in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.