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Ginji - The Slasher

Ginji - The Slasher

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In prison for 50 years after massacring his corrupt workmates with a samurai sword in 1945, Ginji Sonesaki (Riki Takeuchi) is given the nickname of Ginji the Slasher. On his release he finds himself on the streets living with the homeless hiding from a man whose life he tried to end. His former boss and the object of Ginji's hatred is now a highly-regarded figure in politics but Ginji plans to remind him of his past transgressions and make him pay for ruining his life.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

121 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

29 March 2003

Country

Japan

Cast

Isao Natsuyagi

Isao Natsuyagi

Ginji Sonezaki

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

Muneyasu Kuroda

Tsugumi

Tsugumi

Miyoko Kisugi

Akaji Maro

Akaji Maro

Ōmuta

Masuko Tomoyuki

Masuko Tomoyuki

Park Doo-han

Riki Takeuchi

Riki Takeuchi

Ginji Sonezaki (young)

Shingo Tsurumi

Shingo Tsurumi

Muneyasu Kuroda (young)

Masakatsu Funaki

Masakatsu Funaki

Ōmuta (young)

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