Ginji the Slasher(2003)
人斬り銀次
Ginji the Slasher Synopsis
In prison for 50 years after massacring his corrupt workmates with a samurai sword in 1945, Ginji Sonesaki (Riki Takeuchi) is given the nickname of Ginji the Slasher. On his release he finds himself on the streets living with the homeless hiding from a man whose life he tried to end. His former boss and the object of Ginji's hatred is now a highly-regarded figure in politics but Ginji plans to remind him of his past transgressions and make him pay for ruining his life.
Ginji the Slasher (2003) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Takeshi Miyasaka, released on March 29, 2003 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Isao Natsuyagi, Renji Ishibashi, Tsugumi and Akaji Maro. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Miyasaka
- Writers:
- Jiro Yoshikawa
- Cinematographer:
- Shinji Tomita
- Composer:
- Atsushi Okuno
- Production:
- Suplex, KSS Films, MRP
- Status:
- Released
Ginji the Slasher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isao Natsuyagi
as Ginji Sonezaki
Renji Ishibashi
as Muneyasu Kuroda
Tsugumi
as Miyoko Kisugi
Akaji Maro
as Ōmuta
- Masuko Tomoyuki
Masuko Tomoyuki
as Park Doo-han
Riki Takeuchi
as Ginji Sonezaki (young)
Shingo Tsurumi
as Muneyasu Kuroda (young)
Masakatsu Funaki
as Ōmuta (young)
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Yoshimi Tachi
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Miyasaka, written by Jiro Yoshikawa.
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Ginji the Slasher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Ginji the Slasher – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ginji the Slasher?
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The main cast of Ginji the Slasher (2003) includes Isao Natsuyagi, Renji Ishibashi, Tsugumi, Akaji Maro and Masuko Tomoyuki. The film was directed by Takeshi Miyasaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ginji the Slasher released?
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Ginji the Slasher was released on March 29, 2003 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Ginji the Slasher worth watching?
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Ginji the Slasher (2003) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.