Akira (2011) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Katsuhiro Otomo's famed Japanese manga Akira takes the leap into live-action territory with this production from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. Leonardo DiCaprio produces the film, with Ruairi Robinson (Fifty Percent Grey) directing from a Gary Whitta script. Adapted into a successful anime in 1987, the story revolves around a neo-nuclear motorcycle gang that gets caught up in a genetic experiment run amuck, bringing on heat from the police state that controls their expansive city, New Manhattan. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Theatrical Release Date:
TBD 2011
Distributor(s):
Warner Bros.
Production Co.:
Appian Way, Legendary Pictures, Mad Chance, Warner Bros.
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Future Dystopias, Psychic Abilities, Experiments Gone Awry
Keywords:
cyberpunk, motorcycle-gang, telekinesis
Country of Origin:
USA (zz-zz-2011)
Language:
English
Version of / Remake of:
Status:
Coming Soon
