The Political Game (1989)
This is James Miki's first directorial work, and he is also the original writer and scriptwriter. Noritaka Sakamoto was in charge of photography, and Kentaro Haneda was in charge of music direction. It depicts how an honest candidate aiming for a clean election campaign gradually collapses in the face of various realities. Kiyokawa, the mayor of Higurashi City, died at his lover's house. Yoshihiko announces that he will conduct a clean election campaign, but his sponsors and backers are reluctant.
Released: May 03, 1989
Runtime: 123 minutes
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Stars: Masahiko Tsugawa, Mayumi Ogawa, Isao Hashizume, Hisano Yamaoka, Tetsuro Tamba, Kei Suma
Crew: James Miki (Director), Hiroshi Fukasawa (Producer), James Miki (Screenplay), Nobuhiro Kubota (Assistant Director), Kentaro Haneda (Music)