Movies
Akira (1988)
| Rating: | R (for graphic violence and brief nudity) |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama |
| Release Date: | January 1, 1988 |
| Running time: | 124 minutes |
| Cast: | Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Tesshô Genda, Hiroshi Ãtake |
| Director: | Katsuhiro Ãtomo |
| Writer: | Izou Hashimoto |
Description: One of the most influential examples of anime, Akira is based on the manga (comic book) by Katsuhiro Otomo. The story is set in the post-apocalyptic community of Neo-Tokyo. Tetsuo is a fiercely individualistic member of a scroungy motorcycle gang. The despotic authorities, the robot-like police, and even the cycle gang pursue Tetsuo when he's bombarded with a new, insidious energy source that has rendered him telekinetic. Budgeted at eight million dollars, Akira has become a cult favorite in the States thanks to generous midnight-movie exposure and its availibilty on video and cable TV.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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