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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes22
DirectorKiyoshi Kurosawa
WritersKiyoshi Kurosawa, Yōichi Nishiyama
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEyes of the Spider
About Eyes of the Spider
After killing the man he believes murdered his daughter, a white-collar worker returns to his mundane life, until he's approached by a man offering a mysterious job opportunity.
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Eyes of the Spider leans on a strong ensemble — Show Aikawa, Dankan, Ren Osugi — 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 crime titles of 1998.
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