Overview

Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death. When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.

Cast

Masato Hagiwara, Toru Furuya, Tessyo Genda, Kenta Miyake, Yuichi Nakamura, Issei Futamata, Masane Tsukayama, Rikiya Koyama

Forgot the name of "Akagi"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

What is "Akagi" about?

Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death. When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.

When was "Akagi" released?

Akagi was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Akagi"?

The cast includes Masato Hagiwara, Toru Furuya, Tessyo Genda, Kenta Miyake.

Similar titles

Akagi (2005) — Plot, Cast & Similar Titles · MovieMind