Wasabi(2001)
For those who take their action raw.
Wasabi 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.
Wasabi (2001) is a drama, action and comedy film directed by Gérard Krawczyk, released on October 31, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller and Carole Bouquet. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,477 ratings.
- Director:
- Gérard Krawczyk
- Writers:
- Luc Besson
- Producers:
- Luc Besson
- Cinematographer:
- Gérard Sterin
- Composer:
- Julien Schultheis
- Production:
- TF1 Films Production, EuropaCorp, Samitose Productions
- Budget:
- $15,300,000
- Revenue:
- $10,366,360
- Status:
- Released
Wasabi (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wasabi before you stream it.
Wasabi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Reno
as Hubert Fiorentini
Ryoko Hirosue
as Yumi Yoshimido
Michel Muller
as Maurice 'Momo'
Carole Bouquet
as Sofia
Yoshi Oida
as Takanawa 'Zébra'
Christian Sinniger
as 'Le Squale'
Alexandre Brik
as Irène
Jean-Marc Montalto
as Olivier
Véronique Balme
as Betty
Fabio Zenoni
as Josy
Haruhiko Hirata
as Ishibashi
Michel Scourneau
as Van Eyck
Key crew
Directed by Gérard Krawczyk, written by Luc Besson, produced by Luc Besson.
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Wasabi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,477 ratings.
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Wasabi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wasabi online?
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Wasabi (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wasabi?
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The main cast of Wasabi (2001) includes Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller, Carole Bouquet and Yoshi Oida. The film was directed by Gérard Krawczyk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wasabi released?
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Wasabi was released on October 31, 2001 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Wasabi worth watching?
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Wasabi (2001) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,477 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wasabi?
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Yes. The official Wasabi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.