Ichi the Killer movie poster

Ichi the Killer

"Love really hurts."

December 22, 2001 2h 9m 7.0/10 (1,061 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Ichi the Killer is a action/crime film. directed by Takashi Miike. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, and Shinya Tsukamoto

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 22, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 2h 9m 129 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (1,061 votes)
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Budget $1.4M Production budget
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Box Office $80.6K 0.1x return
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$1,400,010
Revenue
$80,631

Production Companies

  • Omega Project
  • Omega Micott
  • Excell Film Agentur

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ichi the Killer about?

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 dre...

Who directed Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).

When was Ichi the Killer released?

Ichi the Killer was released on December 22, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ichi the Killer?

The main cast of Ichi the Killer includes Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, SABU, Paulyn Sun.

Is Ichi the Killer worth watching?

Ichi the Killer has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,061 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.