The Hovering Blade(2009)
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The Hovering Blade Synopsis
Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.
The Hovering Blade (2009) is a drama film directed by Shoichi Mashiko, released on October 10, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Akira Terao, Yutaka Takenouchi, Shirō Itō and Miki Sakai. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Shoichi Mashiko
- Writers:
- Shoichi Mashiko, Keigo Higashino
- Producers:
- Kenji Yamada, Motoki Ishida, 長澤昌子
- Composer:
- Kenji Kawai
- Production:
- Toei Company, TV Asahi, Onion, Toei Video Company, Kinoshita Komuten, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, KADOKAWA Shoten, ViViA, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Hiroshima Home Television, Ehime Asahi Television, TV Asahi Service, Avex Entertainment, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting
- Revenue:
- $5,111,040
- Status:
- Released
The Hovering Blade (2009) Trailer
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The Hovering Blade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akira Terao
as Shigeki Nagamine
Yutaka Takenouchi
as Takashi Oribe
Shirō Itō
as Shinichi Mano
Miki Sakai
as Wakako Kijima
Hatsuo Yamaya
as Takaaki Kijima
- Ryosuke Okada
Ryosuke Okada
Yuji Nakamura
Houka Kinoshita
Hatsunori Hasegawa
Kouhei Kuroda
Takahiro Sato
- Kenji Tominaga
Kenji Tominaga
Key crew
Directed by Shoichi Mashiko, written by Shoichi Mashiko and Keigo Higashino, produced by Kenji Yamada, Motoki Ishida and 長澤昌子.
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The Hovering Blade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Hovering Blade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hovering Blade online?
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The Hovering Blade (2009) is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hovering Blade?
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The main cast of The Hovering Blade (2009) includes Akira Terao, Yutaka Takenouchi, Shirō Itō, Miki Sakai and Hatsuo Yamaya. The film was directed by Shoichi Mashiko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hovering Blade released?
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The Hovering Blade was released on October 10, 2009 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Hovering Blade worth watching?
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The Hovering Blade (2009) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hovering Blade?
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