Dark hunter
Originally released in 1994. Dark hunter is a drama film. directed by Masahisa Sadanaga. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hiroaki Murakami, Keizo Kanie, and Takahiro Tamura
Synopsis
Thief Yaheiji (Keizo Kanie) helped a dying young samurai (Hiroaki Murakami), after recovering, he lost his memory and returned to Edo under the name of Yataro Tanigawa. Yaheiji meets Yataro again in Edo, by which time Yataro has become a dark hunter (Hired Assassin). The boss of thieves to whom Yaheiji obeys is killed, and Yaheiji participates in the battle to take his place Yataro helps him defeat and save his life, and Yaheiji also tries to save Yataro from the world of assassins... The drama "Dark Hunter" is based on the novel by Shotaro Ikenami, who is best known for his TV series Onihei Hankacho, Kenkaku Shobai and Fujieda Baian's Shikake-nin. The film version directed by Hideo Gosha is well known, but this version is more faithful to the original.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TV Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark hunter about?
Thief Yaheiji (Keizo Kanie) helped a dying young samurai (Hiroaki Murakami), after recovering, he lost his memory and returned to Edo under the name of Yataro Tanigawa. Yaheiji meets Yataro again i...
Who directed Dark hunter?
Dark hunter was directed by Masahisa Sadanaga.
How long is Dark hunter?
Dark hunter has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Dark hunter released?
Dark hunter was released on April 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dark hunter?
The main cast of Dark hunter includes Hiroaki Murakami, Keizo Kanie, Takahiro Tamura, Rie Hatada, Kyôko Kishida.