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The Defender

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  • 1997
  • 1h 35m
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The Defender (1997)
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Computer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding fro his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knif... Read allComputer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding fro his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knife-point and then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhap... Read allComputer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding fro his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knife-point and then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhaps the microchip is only making him think these things are happening. Soon he realizes ther... Read all

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    • Kazuya Konaka
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    • Chiaki Konaka
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    • Masaomi Hiraga
    • Miho Kanno
    • Shirô Sano
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    • Director
      • Kazuya Konaka
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      • Chiaki Konaka
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      • Masaomi Hiraga
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      • Shirô Sano
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    Masaomi Hiraga
    Miho Kanno
    Shirô Sano
    Shirô Sano
    Tomorô Taguchi
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      Kenji Takano
      Toshirô Yanagiba
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        • February 1, 1997 (Japan)
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