Movie

The Choice of Hercules

★ 7.6(7)20022h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Masato Harada
Release date: 2002-05-11
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

The Choice of Hercules — trailer

About The Choice of Hercules

The Choice of Hercules is a 2002 movie in the Drama, Action and Crime genres, directed by Masato Harada, starring Koji Yakusho, Ryudo Uzaki and Masatô Ibu. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Choice of Hercules in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.

Cast

Koji Yakusho

Atsuyuki Sassa

Ryudo Uzaki

Shinichi Udagawa

Masatô Ibu

Chief Constable Noma

Yuki Amami

Sachiko Sassa

Kazuyoshi Kushida

Osamu Shigematu

Eisuke Sasai

Hyodo

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Makoto Fujita

Commissioner-General Gotoda

Kosuke Toyohara

Kenichi Yajima

Kenichi Endo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Choice of Hercules in India?+

The Choice of Hercules is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Choice of Hercules on Netflix?+

The Choice of Hercules is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is The Choice of Hercules?+

The Choice of Hercules has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in The Choice of Hercules?+

The Choice of Hercules stars Koji Yakusho, Ryudo Uzaki, Masatô Ibu, Yuki Amami and Kazuyoshi Kushida.

When did The Choice of Hercules come out?+

The Choice of Hercules is a 2002 movie directed by Masato Harada.

What genre is The Choice of Hercules?+

The Choice of Hercules is Drama, Action and Crime film.

Who directed The Choice of Hercules?+

The Choice of Hercules was directed by Masato Harada.