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Ichi the Killer

1820012h 9mTakashi Miike
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 55
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"Love really hurts."

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.

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AssassinPainYakuzaGoreDominatrixViolence Against WomenPiercingBased On MangaDrugsCriminal Underworld

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ichi the Killer (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer stars Tadanobu Asano (Kakihara), Nao Omori (Ichi), Shinya Tsukamoto (Jijii), SABU (Kaneko), Paulyn Sun (Karen). The film was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated 18.

Is Ichi the Killer worth watching?

Ichi the Killer holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Action, Crime, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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