Blu-ray release: ‘Crazy Thunder Road’


By   |  Nov 29, 2021

Third Window Films are bringing the 1980 Japanese punk-action-biker film ‘Crazy Thunder Road’ (狂い咲きサンダーロード) to UK Blu-ray on February 21, 2022.

Directed by Gakuryu Ishii, the film follows the leader of a once-notorious biker gang who falls in love and starts to lose his rebellious ideals. The cast includes Koji Nanjo, Tatsuo Yamada, Michiko Kitahara, Hiroshi Kaiya, Masamitsu Daichi, Yosuke Nakajima, Tadashi Kamiya, and Akihiro Kimura.

Synopsis: When Ken, the leader of the once-notorious biker gang of Tokyo, falls in love with a barmaid, he quickly loses his rebellious ideals. The rest of the gang feels betrayed, especially the reputedly troubled kid Jin who revolts against his former friend.

Features:
• New master approved by Gakuryu Ishii
• New interview with Gakuryu Ishii
• Audio commentary by Tom Mes
• Video Essay by Jasper Sharp

‘Crazy Thunder Road’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.

Phil Mills
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