Wasabi (2001)

For those who take their action raw.

Wasabi (2001) poster

Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace.

Director: Gérard Krawczyk
Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Julien Schultheis, Éric Serra
Cinematography: Gérard Sterin
Editing: Yann Hervé
Production: Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Tobis, Destiny, EuropaCorp, Victor Company of Japan (JVC), Samitose Productions
Country: Japan, France
Language: Français, 日本語
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: fr

Keywords

police brutality, hitman, handcuffs, yakuza, love letter, police operation, golf club, brutal cop, transphobia, abuse of power

Trailer

Wasabi Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wasabi about?
Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace.
Who directed Wasabi?
Wasabi was directed by Gérard Krawczyk.
Who stars in Wasabi?
Wasabi stars Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller, Carole Bouquet, Yoshi Oida, Christian Sinniger.
How long is Wasabi?
Wasabi has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Wasabi?
Wasabi is a Drama, Action, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Wasabi?
Wasabi had a budget of $15M.
How much did Wasabi gross?
Wasabi grossed $10M worldwide.
Where was Wasabi produced?
Wasabi was produced in Japan, France.