Blu-ray release: ‘Cruel Gun Story’

By   |  Jun 10, 2025

Radiance Films are bringing the 1964 Japanese heist movie ‘Cruel Gun Story’ (拳銃残酷物語) to UK Blu-ray on June 23, 2025.

Directed by Takumi Furukawa, the film follows a convict fresh out of prison, with a handicapped sister, who is coerced by a wealthy mob boss into organising an armoured racetrack car heist. The cast includes Joe Shishido, Chieko Matsubara, Tamio Kawachi, Yuji Odaka, and Minako Katsuki.

Synopsis: Togawa (Joe Shishido) is released from prison early by his underworld bosses. They make him execute a daring heist on an armoured vehicle, knowing he has no choice but to do it, as he needs the money for his sister’s surgery. With multiple partners and facets to the operation, much is at risk and all is never as it seems.

Features:
• HD digital transfer, presented on Blu-ray for the first time in the world
• Original uncompressed mono PCM audio
• Audio commentary by Jasper Sharp (2024)
• New introduction by Tony Rayns (2024, 21 mins)
• Visual essay by Hayley Scanlon (2024, 12 mins)
• Archival interview with Joe Shishido (2006, 9 mins)
• Optional English subtitles
• Region: B

‘Cruel Gun Story’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk or RadianceFilms.co.uk.

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