Izo(2004)
イゾー
The world never can be changed.
Izo Synopsis
Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.
Izo (2004) is a action, drama and fantasy film directed by Takashi Miike, released on September 7, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Kazuya Nakayama, Kaori Momoi, Ryuhei Matsuda and Hiroki Matsukata. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Writers:
- Shigenori Takechi
- Producers:
- Fujio Matsushima, Taizo Fukumaki
- Cinematographer:
- Nobuyuki Fukazawa
- Composer:
- Koji Endo
- Production:
- KSS, Excellent Film, Izo Partners, Office Kitano
- Status:
- Released
Izo (2004) Trailer
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Izo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuya Nakayama
as Okada Izo
Kaori Momoi
as Saya
Ryuhei Matsuda
as His Highness
Hiroki Matsukata
as Yakuza Boss
Ryôsuke Miki
as Hanpeita
Masumi Okada
as Chief of the Palace
Hiroshi Katsuno
as Samurai
Masato
as Ronin
Bob Sapp
as Monk
Takeshi Kitano
as Chancellor
Daijirō Harada
as Judge
Yuya Uchida
as Second Man
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Miike, written by Shigenori Takechi, produced by Fujio Matsushima and Taizo Fukumaki.
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Izo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 105 ratings.
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Izo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Izo online?
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Who stars in Izo?
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The main cast of Izo (2004) includes Kazuya Nakayama, Kaori Momoi, Ryuhei Matsuda, Hiroki Matsukata and Ryôsuke Miki. The film was directed by Takashi Miike. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Izo released?
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Izo was released on September 7, 2004 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Izo worth watching?
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Izo (2004) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 105 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Izo?
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Yes. The official Izo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.