Casshern
"When a hero falls a legend will rise"
Originally released in 2004. Casshern is a drama/horror film. directed by Kazuaki Kiriya. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yūsuke Iseya, Kumiko Aso, and Akira Terao
Synopsis
Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (252 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.4M
2.1x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,353,768
Production Companies
- Tatsunoko Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casshern about?
Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapon...
Who directed Casshern?
Casshern was directed by Kazuaki Kiriya.
How long is Casshern?
Casshern has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Casshern released?
Casshern was released on April 24, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Casshern?
The main cast of Casshern includes Yūsuke Iseya, Kumiko Aso, Akira Terao, Kanako Higuchi, Fumiyo Kohinata.
Is Casshern worth watching?
Casshern has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 252 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.