Shabu (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Shabu is a notable film directed by Tatsuoki Hosono, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. Makabe is a yakuza who is addicted to 'shabu' (a slang refers to stimulant drug). He lives as if he wants to destroy himself. He steals a mistress of the boss of a big yakuza syndicate by force. He takes over the yakuza group he belongs to, by killing the old boss. When he tries to use 'shabu' as the main finacial resource of his group, it leads to the serious confrontation with another big yakuza syndicate.
Who’s in it. Shabu stars Koji Yakusho, Ai Saotome, Shun Sugata and Akira Takahashi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shabu page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shabu (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shabu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shabu?
- Shabu stars Koji Yakusho, Ai Saotome, Shun Sugata, Akira Takahashi and Yasuko Haru.
- When was Shabu released?
- Shabu was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.