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L: Change the World (2008)

129 min  -  Crime | Drama | Horror  -   2009 (USA)
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A spin-out sequel to the popular Japanese thriller. This time it focuses on the character "L."

Director:

Hideo Nakata

Writers:

Tsugumi Ohba (story), Takeshi Obata (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Ken'ichi Matsuyama ...
L
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sota Aoyama Sota Aoyama ...
Detective Matsuda
Shunji Fujimura Shunji Fujimura ...
Tatsuya Fujiwara Tatsuya Fujiwara ...
Light Yagami
Mayuko Fukuda Mayuko Fukuda ...
Maki Nikaido
Narushi Fukuda Narushi Fukuda ...
BOY
Sei Hiraizumi Sei Hiraizumi ...
Shigeki Hosokawa Shigeki Hosokawa ...
FBI Agent Ray
Renji Ishibashi Renji Ishibashi ...
Yûta Kanai Yûta Kanai ...
Youki Kudoh ...
Dr. Mikiko Kujo
Tim Man ...
Scientist
Bokuzô Masana Bokuzô Masana ...
Thomas J. Melesky ...
Arms Dealer (voice)
Shidô Nakamura ...
Ryuuk (voice)
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Storyline

A spin-off of the popular Death Note films, L: Change The World focuses on the legendary detective L as he uses his final 23 days to solve crimes all over the world. When a young girl and boy come to him for aid, L is soon faced with what may be his most difficult case yet: stopping a group of corrupted scientists from spreading a lethal virus throughout the earth. Written by Morticon  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Taglines:

The final death note showdown!

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Death Note: L Change the World See more »

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$28,719,534 (Japan) (9 March 2008)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Japan:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The robot that L gives Near at the end of the movie is the same robot that is shown in the anime series that belongs to Near. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the necklace is passed and the shot changes angle, the necklace changes from stuffed in the hand to neatly dangling. See more »

Quotes

Maki Nikaido: Why do you only eat sweets?
L: Sugar is an essential energy for the brain and...
Maki Nikaido: Over eating is bad. You'll die.
L: You could be right
Maki Nikaido: And you should straighten your back too.
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Crazy Credits

After the credits there is a scene showing L sitting on a chair eating chocolate. He then turns around and walks off. It then says L Lawliet rests in peace. See more »

Connections

Follows Desu nôto (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'll be waiting"
Song by Lenny Kravitz See more »