Yakuza boss Anjo disappears with three hundred million yen. His loyal gang members, lead by the masochist Kakihara, start a search, but their aggressive and gory methods worry the other yakuza gangs. Kakiharas most frightening counterpart is the mysterious Ichi, a psychopathic killer with a dark childhood secret, who is controlled by a retired cop.

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  Omori Nao (Ichi)

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  Asano Tadanobu (Kakihara)

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  Sugata Shun (Takayama)

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  Tezuka Toru (Fujiwara)

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  Terajima Susumu (Suzuki (as Sabu))

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  Kinoshita Houka (Sailor's Lover)

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• May 29, 2012 1 of 1 episodes seen

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  • Overall  7
  • Story  6
  • Acting/Cast  6
  • Music  4
  • Rewatch Value  5

  Surely this isn't a movie for just anyone, but I have to admit it had some really messed up (and also interesting/disgusting/disturbing to watch) scenes, which were really memorable and will undoubtedly leave a trace in your mind. Sure the effects don't seem that realistic in today but I think they are creative and well made for their time.
  
  This is a great movie if you get in that weird mood where you want to watch one of those strange Japanese horror/gore movies.

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  Dead Or Alive: Hanzaisha

  Takashi Miike goodness

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  Another Takashi Miike masterpiece, less violence and more psychological terror. The ending packs a huge punch though, be prepared!

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