Cast
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Naomi Akimoto
as Saeko Komiyama
向井亚纪
as Nagisa Fujimura
Yôko Hoshi
as
Naoko Iijima
as Sayaka Yamaguchi
Rui Sakuragi
as Michiyo Sekine
Mitsuko Nishiwaki
as Naomi Katayama
Chiaki Watanabe
as Kazue Nakajima
Yoshimi Yokosuka
as
Takashi Kora
as
Tomu Saeba
as
Hiroshi Miyasaka
as
Meikyo Yamada
as
Kenzō Ogiwara
as
Sakae Umezu
as
Rumi Takanaka
as
Crew
Director
- Arthur Mitsugu Sawada
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Die-Hard Angels (Project Zombie Annihilation) distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Arthur Mitsugu Sawada brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1991, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Die-Hard Angels (Project Zombie Annihilation) took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 75 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 98 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 489 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1991, when this film was released:
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 1, 1991
- Runtime: 1h 15m