Ichi the Killer (2001)

Ichi the Killer (2001)

⭐ around 7.2/10/10
📅 April 14, 2001 (Japan)
⏱️ 117 minutes

Ichi the Killer (2001) was released in 2001. The main lead cast includes: Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Alien Sun, Sabu. The writers behind the story are: Sakichi Satō, based on the manga by Hideo Yamamoto. The movie was created by the producer(s) Yoshinori Chiba, Taketoshi Natsuno and director(s) Takashi Miike. It was made with an estimated budget of (not publicly listed). It had box office revenue of approximately (not widely reported) at the box office. The main genres of this movie are the following: Crime, Thriller, Exploitation. It is available in the following languages: Japanese.

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Ichi the Killer is a brutally unhinged descent into cartoonish violence, driven by obsession and psychological torment. Miike unleashes shocking imagery, perverse humor, and relentless carnage, while Ichi—tortured and lethal—lives at the crossroads of innocence and insanity. It’s a polarizing, grotesque thrill ride that challenges limits, blending dark comedy with grotesque spectacle in a wild, unforgettable blast.

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Ichi the Killer Casts

Ichi the Killer is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Tadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
Nao Omori
Nao Omori
Shinya Tsukamoto
Shinya Tsukamoto
Alien Sun
Alien Sun
Sabu
Sabu

🎬Ichi the Killer Directors

Takashi Miike

✍️Ichi the Killer Writers

Sakichi Satō
based on the manga by Hideo Yamamoto

🎭Ichi the Killer Producers

Yoshinori Chiba
Taketoshi Natsuno

🎞️Genres

Crime
Thriller
Exploitation

👥Target Audience

Adult (extreme violence, graphic content)

📖Story

A sadistic crime boss searches for his missing lieutenant while Ichi, a psychologically fractured and violently skilled assassin, slaughters with cataclysmic precision—propelled by guilt and lust. Chaos erupts in a visceral spiral of bloodlust, revenge, and manipulation.

⏱️Duration

117 minutes

🌍Country of Origin

Japan

📅Release Date

April 14, 2001 (Japan)

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for Ichi the Killer shooting:

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Japan

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch Ichi the Killer in multiple languages:

Japanese

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
(not publicly listed)
Box Office
(not widely reported)

⭐IMDB Rating

Rating for Ichi the Killer by IMDB:

around 7.2/10
/ 10

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