Ichi the Killer

Friday, November 15 - Saturday, November 23, 2024

This visceral, bloody, and often hilarious film follows Kakihara, a notoriously sadistic yakuza enforcer whose search for his boss’ killer brings him into the orbit of a demented costumed assassin known as Ichi.

Screening as part of our midnight series Late Night Favorites: Fall 2024

“Unhinged even for Takashi Miike.” – Slant Magazine

“A masterpiece of extreme cinema, crammed full of images that push back the boundaries of what’s possible – and allowable – on screen.” – Empire Magazine

• Country Japan
• Language Japanese and Cantonese with English Subtitles, English
• Year 2001
• Running Time 129 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Well Go
• Director Takashi Miike
• Cast Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Paulyn Sun, Susumu Terajima
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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