Serpent's Path(1998)
蛇の道
Violence escalates as a man seeks revenge for the murder of his daughter.
Serpent's Path Synopsis
With the help of a mysterious acquaintance, a former low-level yakuza tracks down and kidnaps the man he believes kidnapped and murdered his daughter, but others are soon implicated in the death.
Serpent's Path (1998) is a crime and thriller film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released on February 21, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Show Aikawa, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yûrei Yanagi and Shirō Shimomoto. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Hiroshi Takahashi
- Producers:
- Tsutomu Tsuchikawa, Atsuyuki Shimoda
- Cinematographer:
- Masaki Tamura
- Composer:
- Hikaru Yoshida
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Serpent's Path (1998) Trailer
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Serpent's Path Cast & Crew
Main cast
Show Aikawa
as Nijima
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Miyashita
Yûrei Yanagi
as Hiyama
Shirō Shimomoto
as Otsuki
Kaei Okina
as Ariga
- Kaoru Sunada
Kaoru Sunada
as Ostuki's Mistress
- Takumi Tanji
Takumi Tanji
as Girl's Younger Brother
Hana Sato
as Math Class Student
- Satoshi Morihiro
Satoshi Morihiro
as Okabayashi
- Ayami Oda
Ayami Oda
as Emi
- Mizuho Tanaka
Mizuho Tanaka
as Nijima's Daughter
- Kazutaka Niyama
Kazutaka Niyama
as Hiyama's Underling
Key crew
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, written by Hiroshi Takahashi, produced by Tsutomu Tsuchikawa and Atsuyuki Shimoda.
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Serpent's Path Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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Serpent's Path – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Serpent's Path online?
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Serpent's Path (1998) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Serpent's Path?
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The main cast of Serpent's Path (1998) includes Show Aikawa, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yûrei Yanagi, Shirō Shimomoto and Kaei Okina. The film was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Serpent's Path released?
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Serpent's Path was released on February 21, 1998 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Serpent's Path worth watching?
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Serpent's Path (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Serpent's Path?
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Yes. The official Serpent's Path trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.