Bastoni: The Stick Handlers
2002, Japanese. Directed by Kazuhiko Nakamura.
Kazuhiko Nakamura directs this sexually charged wacky comedy set in the world of the Japanese adult video industry. The story follows a young woman's (Amiko Kanetani) foolish attempts to win back a lost love (Shunsuke Matsuoka) by taking the one recourse she believes might actually do the trick: becoming a porn star.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Bastoni: The Stick Handlers
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 2002.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Kazuhiko NakamuraDirector
- Shunsuke MatsuokaToru Yamaguchi
- Tomorowo TaguchiMatsunaga
- Hideomi NakazatoMotoyama
- Yuka KojimaNatsuo Kobayashi
- Amiko KanayaMiyuki
- Kazuki KitamuraAV company producer
- Katsuhiko HibinoCast
- Hitoshi IshikawaCast
- Kazuhiko KanayamaMature AV Director
- Eiji OkudaAV company president
- Noriko HayamiAkiko Matsunaga
- Toshiyuki KitamiAkiko's lover
Details
- Released
- 16 March 2002
- Original title
- 棒 Bastoni
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kazuhiko Nakamura, Rokurō Mochizuki
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Bastoni: The Stick Handlers
Psychic Kusuo
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Barely Legal
2003 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Action Kamen VS Leotard Devil
1993 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Detroit Metal City
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Adventures in Public School
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo!
2006 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
South Park (Not Suitable for Children)
2023 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Class Rank
2017 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hard to Die
1990 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers: quick answers
Is Bastoni: The Stick Handlers worth watching?
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Bastoni: The Stick Handlers?
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Bastoni: The Stick Handlers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bastoni: The Stick Handlers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Bastoni: The Stick Handlers yet.
Which OTT platform is Bastoni: The Stick Handlers on?
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 2002. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bastoni: The Stick Handlers?
If you liked Bastoni: The Stick Handlers, try Psychic Kusuo, Barely Legal, Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Action Kamen VS Leotard Devil.
Who directed Bastoni: The Stick Handlers?
Bastoni: The Stick Handlers (2002) was directed by Kazuhiko Nakamura and stars Shunsuke Matsuoka, Tomorowo Taguchi, Hideomi Nakazato.