Kamikaze Taxi (1995)

Kamikaze Taxi (1995) poster

A young foot soldier in the yakuza seeks revenge when his prostitute girlfriend dies after a session with a high-ranking Japanese politician with a taste for torture. He sets out on a 'kamikaze' mission to kill his bosses and the politician; along the way, he acquires the aid of a taxi driver who has recently returned to Japan after living in South America for several decades and is struggling to cope with poverty and the prejudices of native-born Japanese.

Director: Masato Harada
Genre: Crime, Action, Drama
Runtime: 169 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Masahiro Kawasaki
Cinematography: Yoshitaka Sakamoto
Editing: Hirohide Abe
Production: Pony Canyon
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

peru, kamikaze, gaijin, old revenge, pan flute, stolen honor, ex-guerilla

Trailer

Kamikaze Taxi Trailer
More Films by Director: Masato Harada
More Films in Genre: Crime, Action, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kamikaze Taxi about?
A young foot soldier in the yakuza seeks revenge when his prostitute girlfriend dies after a session with a high-ranking Japanese politician with a taste for torture. He sets out on a 'kamikaze' mission to kill his bosses and the politician; along the way, he acquires the aid of a taxi driver who has recently returned to Japan after living in South America for several decades and is struggling to cope with poverty and the prejudices of native-born Japanese.
Who directed Kamikaze Taxi?
Kamikaze Taxi was directed by Masato Harada.
Who stars in Kamikaze Taxi?
Kamikaze Taxi stars Koji Yakusho, Kazuya Takahashi, Mickey Curtis, Reiko Kataoka, Taketoshi Naitō, Kenichi Yajima.
How long is Kamikaze Taxi?
Kamikaze Taxi has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
What genre is Kamikaze Taxi?
Kamikaze Taxi is a Crime, Action, Drama film.
Where was Kamikaze Taxi produced?
Kamikaze Taxi was produced in Japan.