1-Ichi(2003)
1-イチ-
How Ichi became the Killer.
1-Ichi Synopsis
In this prequel we witness the teenage roots of Ichi's manic-depressive beginnings and the origins of his monster-sized kicks and his anger, his psychological, as well as physical, beatings.
1-Ichi (2003) is a action, thriller and drama film directed by Masato Tanno, released on January 24, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Nao Omori, Teah, Junior Chihara and Chisato Amate. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Masato Tanno
- Writers:
- Sakichi Sato, Hideo Yamamoto
- Producers:
- Takeshi Katayama, Shigeji Maeda
- Cinematographer:
- Naosuke Imaizumi
- Composer:
- Tadanobu Asano
- Production:
- KSS
- Status:
- Released
1-Ichi (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 1-Ichi before you stream it.
1-Ichi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nao Omori
as Ichi / Shiroishi
- Teah
Teah
as Dai
Junior Chihara
as Onizame
- Chisato Amate
Chisato Amate
as Satomi
- Yuki Oikawa
Yuki Oikawa
as Nao
Eiki Kitamura
as Hiromi
- Kazuhiro Mashiko
Kazuhiro Mashiko
as Hide
Key crew
Directed by Masato Tanno, written by Sakichi Sato and Hideo Yamamoto, produced by Takeshi Katayama and Shigeji Maeda.
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1-Ichi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 55 ratings.
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1-Ichi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1-Ichi online?
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1-Ichi (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in 1-Ichi?
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The main cast of 1-Ichi (2003) includes Nao Omori, Teah, Junior Chihara, Chisato Amate and Yuki Oikawa. The film was directed by Masato Tanno. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1-Ichi released?
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1-Ichi was released on January 24, 2003 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is 1-Ichi worth watching?
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1-Ichi (2003) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1-Ichi?
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Yes. The official 1-Ichi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.