Vengeance Is Mine(1979)
復讐するは我にあり
Living only for today — for pleasure. A killer who gets what he wants — including death.
Vengeance Is Mine Synopsis
A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
Vengeance Is Mine (1979) is a crime and drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on April 21, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho and Frankie Sakai. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 159 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Masaru Baba, Shunsaku Ikehata, Ryūzō Saki
- Producers:
- Kazuo Inoue
- Cinematographer:
- Shinsaku Himeda
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Imamura Productions, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Vengeance Is Mine (1979) Trailer
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Vengeance Is Mine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Ogata
as Iwao Enokizu
Mayumi Ogawa
as Haru Asano
Mitsuko Baisho
as Kazuko Enokizu
Frankie Sakai
as Inspector Kawai
Kazuo Kitamura
as Shigomi Deike
Chōchō Miyako
as Kayo Enokizu
Nijiko Kiyokawa
as Hisano Asano
Rentaro Mikuni
as Shizuo Enokizu
Taiji Tonoyama
as Tanejiro Shibata
Gorō Tarumi
as Daihachi Baba
Moeko Ezawa
as Chiyoko Hata
Kazuko Shirakawa
as Sachiko
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Masaru Baba, Shunsaku Ikehata and Ryūzō Saki, produced by Kazuo Inoue.
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Vengeance Is Mine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 159 ratings.
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Vengeance Is Mine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vengeance Is Mine online?
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Vengeance Is Mine (1979) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Vengeance Is Mine?
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The main cast of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) includes Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho, Frankie Sakai and Kazuo Kitamura. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Vengeance Is Mine released?
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Vengeance Is Mine was released on April 21, 1979 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Vengeance Is Mine worth watching?
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Vengeance Is Mine (1979) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 159 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Vengeance Is Mine?
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Yes. The official Vengeance Is Mine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.