Wasabi movie poster

Wasabi

"For those who take their action raw."

October 31, 2001 1h 34m 6.7/10 (1,379 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Wasabi is a drama/action film. directed by Gérard Krawczyk.

Starring Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, and Michel Muller

Synopsis

Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 31, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (1,379 votes)
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Budget $15.3M Production budget
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Box Office $10.4M 0.7x return
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Language French Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$15,300,000
Revenue
$10,366,360

Production Companies

  • Canal+
  • TF1 Films Production
  • Tobis
  • Destiny
  • EuropaCorp
  • Victor Company of Japan (JVC)
  • Samitose Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wasabi about?

Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to wor...

Who directed Wasabi?

Wasabi was directed by Gérard Krawczyk.

How long is Wasabi?

Wasabi has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Wasabi released?

Wasabi was released on October 31, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Wasabi?

The main cast of Wasabi includes Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller, Carole Bouquet, Yoshi Oida.

Is Wasabi worth watching?

Wasabi has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,379 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.