River Oaks Theatre Weekend Midnight Movies: Akira

Every Friday and Saturday night at 11:55pm, it’s another Midnight Movie Classic at the Landmark River Oaks Theatre.

Friday-Saturday, April 1 & 2: Akira.

AKIRA (R)
2 hrs, 4 mins
RELEASE: 07/24/2001

CAST: TBC
DIRECTOR: Katsuhiro Otomo

At the time of its original release, Akira was the most expensive animated film ever produced in Japan.

Based on the best-selling graphic novel by director Katsuhiro Otomo (Steamboy), it’s is a tough, gritty, violent science fiction adventure set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo—a city overrun by motorcycle gangs and a destructive telepathic force.

Filled with action, amazing special effects and eye-popping visuals, Akira set the standard for state-of-the-art anime. (Fully subtitled)