700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police (2008)
A riotous Japanese comedy about teenagers who turn prank warfare into an art form — and the long-suffering cop caught in the crossfire.
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police - Movie Information
- Original Title: ぼくたちと駐在さんの700日戦争
- Release Year: 2008
- Directed by: Renpei Tsukamoto
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 5, 2008 (Japan), April 15, 2010 (South Korea)
- Alternative Titles: 우리들과 경찰아저씨의 700일 전쟁 (KR), Boku tachi to chûzai san no 700 nichi sensô (JP)
- Production Companies: atmovie, TSUTAYA Group, IMAGICA, Memory-Tech, CBC, Shizuoka Broadcasting System, GAGA Communications
- Production Countries: Japan
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police - Plot
After one of their group is caught for speeding a group of trouble-making teenagers decide to prank the local police officer. It starts with simple speeding pranks but gradually moves to more elaborate and bizarre pranks.
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police - Trailer
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700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Renpei Tsukamoto
Main Cast
- Hayato Ichihara
- Kuranosuke Sasaki
- Kumiko Aso
- Maki Sakai
- Kana Kurashina
- Naoto Takenaka
- Tamae Ando
- Nobue Iketani
- Guts Ishimatsu
- Masaki Kaji
Writers
- Yuichi Fukuda
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police - FAQs
What is 700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police about?
The film follows a group of mischievous Japanese teenagers who declare a prank war on their local police officer after one of them gets caught speeding. What starts as simple roadside gags quickly snowballs into increasingly wild and inventive schemes, turning their quiet neighborhood into a comedic battleground.
Who are the main actors in this film?
The cast is led by Hayato Ichihara as the ringleader Mamachari and Kuranosuke Sasaki as the beleaguered local cop Chuzaisan. They're joined by Kumiko Aso, Maki Sakai, Kana Kurashina, and veteran comedian Naoto Takenaka, who plays the group's coach.
Is 700 Days of Battle based on a true story?
Yes, the film is inspired by a real series of events. It's based on a popular Japanese novel by Mamachari, which itself drew from the author's own youthful experiences pranking a neighborhood police officer in the 1970s. The story became a beloved piece of Japanese pop culture before making it to the big screen.
Who directed 700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police?
The film was directed by Renpei Tsukamoto, a Japanese filmmaker known for his work in comedy and youth-oriented cinema. Tsukamoto brings a lively, energetic touch to the escalating prank battles, keeping the tone light and the laughs coming throughout the film's 110-minute runtime.
When and where was this film released?
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police opened in Japan on April 5, 2008, and later reached South Korean audiences on April 15, 2010. It's a Japanese production backed by companies including atmovie, TSUTAYA Group, and GAGA Communications.
How long is 700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police?
The film runs for 110 minutes, or just under two hours. It's a brisk, entertaining runtime that keeps the prank-filled story moving at a fun pace without overstaying its welcome.
What are some similar movies to this film?
If you enjoy the anarchic comedy of 700 Days of Battle, you might also get a kick out of Jackass Number Two, The Pink Panther, or Wicked Little Letters. All three share that same spirit of escalating mischief and laugh-out-loud chaos that makes this Japanese film so entertaining.
Who wrote the screenplay for this film?
The screenplay was written by Yuichi Fukuda, a prolific and highly regarded Japanese writer known for his sharp comedic sensibility. Fukuda adapted the source material with a flair for absurdist humor, crafting a script that keeps the pranks inventive and the characters genuinely likable throughout.
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