Ichi the Killer


2h 8m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Ichi is a proverbial Frankenstein monster, torn between sexual violence and confused innocence, who lives in the blood-soaked halls of Yakuza Mansion. When the boss Anjo disappears, his yakuza soldiers suspect the mansion's lowlife, underworld tenants. The search is led by Kakihara, who was taught t

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Dark Comedy
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp)
Distribution Company
WELL GO USA ENTERTAINMENT; Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp); Well Go USA Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 8m

Synopsis

Ichi is a proverbial Frankenstein monster, torn between sexual violence and confused innocence, who lives in the blood-soaked halls of Yakuza Mansion. When the boss Anjo disappears, his yakuza soldiers suspect the mansion's lowlife, underworld tenants. The search is led by Kakihara, who was taught the pleasures of inflicting and receiving pain for Anjo, and his brutal torture methods quickly upset the yakuza order. But when Kakihara meets Ichi, he may have met his match.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Dark Comedy
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp)
Distribution Company
WELL GO USA ENTERTAINMENT; Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp); Well Go USA Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 8m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited re-release in United States November 10, 2017

Released in United States on Video December 9, 2003

Released in United States November 2001

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 7-22, 2001.

Limited re-release in United States November 10, 2017 (New York)

Released in United States on Video December 9, 2003

Released in United States November 2001 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 7-22, 2001.)