Prime Video to Premiere “Broken Rage” Globally in February

Prime Video has announced a global release date of February for “Broken Rage,” the latest film from renowned Japanese director Takeshi Kitano.

Innovative Genre-Hybrid Approach

This genre-blending project, which Kitano both directs and stars in, features a unique structure that divides its runtime into two separate halves. The first segment presents a gritty crime thriller centered on a hitman navigating the tensions between law enforcement and yakuza factions, while the second half offers a comedic reinterpretation of the same story through self-parody.

Star-Studded Cast

The film boasts a formidable cast led by Golden Globe winner Tadanobu Asano (“Shogun”), marking his third collaboration with Kitano after “Zatōichi” (2003) and “Kubi” (2023). Nao Omori also joins the cast, making “Broken Rage” his sixth project with Kitano, following notable roles in “Dolls” (2002), “Achilles and the Tortoise” (2008), “Outrage Coda” (2017), and “Kubi” (2023).

Expansive Ensemble and New Talent

The yakuza hierarchy is represented by Shidō Nakamura, who recently made his Kitano debut in “Kubi” (2023), alongside veteran collaborator Hakuryu. The diverse ensemble cast also includes Takashi Nishina, Shohei Uno, Shoken Kunimoto, Masato Yano, Shiro Maeda, and Jun Akiyama, with fresh comedic talent introduced through Gekidan Hitori, Masanori Hasegawa, Azusa Babazono, and Mogura Suzuki, all making their first appearances in a Kitano film. The score is composed by Shinya Kiyozuka.

Experimental Film with a Unique Vision

Kitano describes the film as an “experimental endeavor,” delving into his interest in discovering “comedy within a violent film.” Following its screening in the Out of Competition section at the Venice Film Festival 2024, “Broken Rage” marks a significant achievement as the first Japanese streaming-exclusive production to be officially selected at this prestigious festival.

Global Release Strategy

The film is set to debut on Prime Video on February 13, launching simultaneously in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. This release is part of the streaming platform’s ongoing strategy to expand its portfolio of original international content, presenting a valuable opportunity for business leaders in the film and television entertainment industry to engage with global audiences.

Person: Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shidō Nakamura, Hakuryu, Takashi Nishina, Shohei Uno, Shoken Kunimoto, Masato Yano, Shiro Maeda, Jun Akiyama, Gekidan Hitori, Masanori Hasegawa, Azusa Babazono, Mogura Suzuki, Shinya Kiyozuka

Company Names: Prime Video

Titles: Broken Rage, Shogun, Zatōichi, Kubi, Dolls, Achilles and the Tortoise, Outrage Coda

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