Ichi the Killer (2001)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me, pure adrenaline
Released in 2001, Ichi the Killer is an action, crime and horror movie. It is directed by Takashi Miike. The cast includes Tadanobu Asano, Paulyn Sun and Jun Kunimura. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.
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Cast & crew
- Takashi MiikeDirector
- Tadanobu Asanoas Kakihara
- Paulyn Sunas Karen
- Jun Kunimuraas Funaki
- Susumu Terajimaas Suzuki
- Toru Tezukaas Fujiwara
- Shinya Tsukamotoas Jijii
- Suzuki Matsuoas Jirô / Saburô
- Shun Sugataas Takayama
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Questions about Ichi the Killer
- What genre is Ichi the Killer?
- Ichi the Killer is categorised as Action, Crime, Horror.
- Who stars in Ichi the Killer?
- Tadanobu Asano, Paulyn Sun, Jun Kunimura, Susumu Terajima, Toru Tezuka appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Ichi the Killer?
- Takashi Miike directed Ichi the Killer.
- How long is Ichi the Killer?
- Ichi the Killer runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is Ichi the Killer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Ichi the Killer?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
