Directed by the late Fukasaku Kinji, international cult hit Battle Royale is one of the most shocking and controversial films of recent years. Based on a Takami Koushun novel, this violent and visceral film takes a Lord of the Flies scenario to modern Japan, telling a tragically brutal and gut-wrenching story amidst the thrilling carnage and bloodshed. Led by Kitano Takeshi, this landmark film launched the careers of a new class of young stars, including Fujiwara Tatsuya (Death Note), Maeda Aki (Out of this World), Kuriyama Chiaki (Kill Bill), Tsukamoto Takashi (A Song to the Sun), Shibasaki Kou (Sinking of Japan), and Ando Masanobu (Nightmare Detective).

To counter increasing youth violence, the Japanese government has envoked the Battle Royale Act as a warning to the nation's youth. A high school class is unwillingly drafted into a deadly game of survival. Taken to a remote island, the teenagers are each given one weapon and a deadline - kill each other or be killed. Only the winner can leave the island alive.

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Product Title:	Battle Royale (DVD) (US Version) 大逃殺 (DVD) (美國版) 大逃杀 (DVD) (美国版) Battle Royale (US Version) Battle Royale (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Fujiwara Tatsuya \| Fukasaku Kenta \| amano masamichi \| Koshun Takami \| Katsumi Yanagishima \| Yanagijima Katsumi 藤原龍也 \| 深作健太 \| amano masamichi \| Koshun Takami \| Katsumi Yanagishima \| Yanagijima Katsumi 藤原龙也 \| Fukasaku Kenta \| amano masamichi \| Koshun Takami \| Katsumi Yanagishima \| Yanagijima Katsumi 藤原竜也 \| 深作健太 \| 天野雅道／著 \| Koshun Takami \| Katsumi Yanagishima \| Yanagijima Katsumi Fujiwara Tatsuya \| Fukasaku Kenta \| amano masamichi \| Koshun Takami \| Katsumi Yanagishima \| Yanagijima Katsumi
Director:	Fukasaku Kinji 深作欣二深作欣二深作欣二 Fukasaku Kinji
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Release Date:	2001-11-27
UPC Code:	4895024922966
Country of Origin:	Japan
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Publisher:	Universe Laser & Video Co., Ltd.
Package Weight:	150 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1021174243

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Director: Kinji Fukasaku

DVD Features:

Region 3
Letterbox
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Japanese
Subtitles - Cantonese, English, Mandarin

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I would give this more than 5 stars if it were possible.
most amazing film u will ever see in the history of asian cinema...something the americans would never ever consider showing...unless its a remake which is what is looking likely with this movie.

this will leave u absolutely speechless but glued to ur seat throughout.
at first glance it just seems like a gory sick cult thriller movie which it is in a way. but another aspect of the film is that its contents actually have a meaning behind it, it's thought-provoking and captivating, making u think what would u do in that given situation.

it takes an issue that is actually occuring in modern day society - younger generation of kids caring less about education and turning to crime, and truenting from school, which is what makes this film particularly powerful

i would recommend this to anyone who wants to see something different from all the other typical films coming out of hollywood