Chi-n-pi-ra (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1984, Chi-n-pi-ra is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Tôru Kawashima, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Shibuya, Tokyo. Yoichi and Michio are a pair of hoodlums who make their living as bookies at horse races. One day, Yoichi's companion commits a crime, which leads him to become a real yakuza. In this way Yoichi wishes to put an end to his hoodlum days, but on the other hand he has to leave his brother Michio behind...
Who’s in it. Chi-n-pi-ra stars Kyôhei Shibata as Yoichi Fujikawa, Eri Ishida as Miya, Johnny Ohkura as Michio Umezawa and Saya Takagi as Yuko Nagasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Chi-n-pi-ra sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chi-n-pi-ra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chi-n-pi-ra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chi-n-pi-ra (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chi-n-pi-ra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chi-n-pi-ra worth watching?
- Chi-n-pi-ra holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chi-n-pi-ra?
- Chi-n-pi-ra stars Kyôhei Shibata, Eri Ishida, Johnny Ohkura, Saya Takagi and Tamio Kawachi.
- When was Chi-n-pi-ra released?
- Chi-n-pi-ra was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.