Ichi the Killer(2001)
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Love really hurts.
Ichi the Killer Synopsis
As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.
Ichi the Killer (2001) is a action, crime and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, released on December 22, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto and Sabu. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,163 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Writers:
- Sakichi Sato, Hideo Yamamoto
- Producers:
- Dai Miyazaki, Akiko Funatsu
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Yamamoto
- Composer:
- Seiichi Yamamoto
- Production:
- Omega Project, Omega Micott, Excell Film Agentur
- Budget:
- $1,400,010
- Revenue:
- $80,631
- Status:
- Released
Ichi the Killer (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ichi the Killer before you stream it.
Ichi the Killer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tadanobu Asano
as Kakihara
Nao Omori
as Ichi
Shinya Tsukamoto
as Jijii
Sabu
as Kaneko
Paulyn Sun
as Karen
Susumu Terajima
as Suzuki
Shun Sugata
as Takayama
Toru Tezuka
as Fujiwara
Yoshiki Arizono
as Nakazawa
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
as Ryu Long
Satoshi Niizuma
as Inoue
Suzuki Matsuo
as Jirô / Saburô
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Miike, written by Sakichi Sato and Hideo Yamamoto, produced by Dai Miyazaki and Akiko Funatsu.
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Ichi the Killer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,163 ratings.
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Ichi the Killer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ichi the Killer online?
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Ichi the Killer (2001) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ichi the Killer?
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The main cast of Ichi the Killer (2001) includes Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Sabu and Paulyn Sun. 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 Ichi the Killer released?
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Ichi the Killer was released on December 22, 2001 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Ichi the Killer worth watching?
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Ichi the Killer (2001) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ichi the Killer?
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Yes. The official Ichi the Killer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.