Each student is provided rations, water, a map of the island, compass, flashlight, and a random weapon. Kitano reappears surrounded by, explaining to the class that they are chosen to participate in the annual Battle Royale as a result of the Act: they have three days to fight to the death until a victor emerges, while explosive collars will kill uncooperative students or those within daily 'danger zones'.
Their teacher, Kitano, resigns after being wounded by Yoshitoki Kuninobu, Shuya's best friend.One year later, class 3-B takes a field trip, but they are gassed and taken to a remote island.
Noriko Nakagawa is the only student regularly attending class 3-B. The film earned critical acclaim and, especially with its releases, drew a large global cult following. It was the for six weeks after its initial release, and it was later released in 22 countries worldwide, grossing approximately $30 million in eight countries. Toei even refused to sell the film to any United States distributor for a long time, because Toei was worried of potential controversy and lawsuits (until eventually acquired the film in 2010 for release).The film was first screened in Tokyo on more than 200 screens on December 16, 2000, with an R-15 rating, which is rarely used in Japan. The film drew controversy and was banned or excluded from distribution in several countries. Starring, and, the film follows a group of junior high-school students that are forced to fight to the death by the Japanese government.
Running time113 minutesCountryJapanLanguageJapaneseBudget4.5 millionBox office3.11 billion (Japan)$30 million (worldwide)Battle Royale ( バトル・ロワイアル, Batoru Rowaiaru) is a 2000 Japanese directed by and written by, based on.
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