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Billiken

Billiken

Billiken
1996 1h 40m

Billiken

FantasyDrama

The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that he tries to fulfill the wishes of all those who had prayed to him, but it doesn't always works.

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DirectorJunji Sakamoto
ScreenplayJunji Sakamoto, Toshiaki Toyoda
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 3, 1996
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime1h 40m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
GenresFantasy, Drama
Originalビリケン
Billiken
Trailer unavailable

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Cast

Tetta Sugimoto

Tetta Sugimoto

Billiken

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Ryûtarô Gan

Ekage

Tomoko Yamaguchi

Tomoko Yamaguchi

Tsukino

Ittoku Kishibe

Ittoku Kishibe

Shigeru Izumiya

Shigeru Izumiya

Eiji Minakata

Eiji Minakata

Jun Kunimura

Jun Kunimura

Yoshio Harada

Yoshio Harada

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Frequently Asked Questions about Billiken

Where can I watch Billiken?

Billiken (1996) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Billiken about?

The main hero of this film is the spirit of the once very popular wooden statuette called Billiken. It's a small god with a pointed head, a fat belly and a characteristic smile. When the casket in which the statuette was found is broken, the spirit of Billiken is free. After that...

Who directed Billiken?

Billiken (1996) was directed by Junji Sakamoto. The film is a Fantasy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 40m.

How long is Billiken?

Billiken runs 1h 40m (100 minutes total). Genre: Fantasy, Drama.