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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorYasuhiro Hotta
Writers堀田靖博
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Law of Killing
About The Law of Killing
Members of the Ryusei Group conspiring to expand their influence into the Kanto region are being murdered one after another. The method? Strangulation with piano wire. The culprit is Sakura Kyosuke, who became a hitman for the rival group, the Jinbukai, to earn money for the medical treatment of his sister, Saori, who has a walking disability. His crimes are both elegant and cruel, making him an indispensable yet troublesome figure for the Jinbukai! However, the Ryusei Group hires former police officer Togawa and orders Sakura's elimination. A fierce battle between two elite assassins now begins. The brilliant, cruel, and tragic story of men who know no other way to live but as hitmen!
Directed by Yasuhiro Hotta, The Law of Killing leans on a strong ensemble — Hakuryu, Nagare Hagiwara, Baiken Jukkanji — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2005.
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