Check (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Check is a drama film directed by Junji Sakamoto, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.
Who’s in it. Check stars Hidekazu Akai as Ayumu Tobita, Masaya Kato as Ryuzo Kayama, Tomisaburô Wakayama as Sanae Mitamura and Nobuo Kaneko as Tennoji, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Check page.
If you liked it. Fans of Check tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Check (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Check change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Check?
- Check stars Hidekazu Akai, Masaya Kato, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Nobuo Kaneko and Léona Hirota.
- When was Check released?
- Check was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.