Ichi the Killer (2001): movie guide

What is Ichi the Killer 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.

Cast highlights

Ichi the Killer features Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Sabu, Paulyn Sun, Susumu Terajima. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2001-12-22. Runtime: 129 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (1,166 votes). Genres: Action, Crime, Horror. Original language: ja. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer is listed as Action, Crime, Horror on TMDB.

How long is Ichi the Killer?

Ichi the Killer runs about 129 minutes.

Who stars in Ichi the Killer?

Cast highlights include Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Sabu, Paulyn Sun, Susumu Terajima.

Does Cinema Box stream Ichi the Killer?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Ichi the Killer?

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