Brown Target (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1984, Brown Target is a drama film directed by Masayoshi Nogami, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Yokosuka in the early 1980s. The military town, which once prospered from the Vietnam War economy, was exhausted, lifeless, and in ruins due to the aftereffects of the Vietnam War. Fumio, who lived hand to mouth, working as a prostitute for American soldiers and selling yak. One day, Fumio is lynched by the group's thugs for a trivial mistake. Fumio, who was covered in blood and unable to move, was later rescued by a black man who happened to be passing by. The black man's name was Al. Although he is a military veteran, he did not return to the United States and continued to live in Yokosuka, aiming to become a professional jazz pianist. After receiving kindness from someone for the first time, Fumio falls in love with Al, but since Al is straight, he rejects Fumio's courtship, but out of concern for Fumio who has no place to live, they start living together as close friends...
Who’s in it. Brown Target stars Bob Simon as Albert "Al", Bill Regan, Akihito Ikeda as Fumio and Hitoshi Ishikawa as Yakuza boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Brown Target has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brown Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brown Target tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brown Target (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brown Target change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brown Target worth watching?
- Brown Target holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brown Target?
- Brown Target stars Bob Simon, Bill Regan, Akihito Ikeda, Hitoshi Ishikawa and Shiro Kato.
- When was Brown Target released?
- Brown Target was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.