Black Angel (1998)

I Don't Wanna' Live Any More... How 'Bout You?

Black Angel (1998) poster

Tokyo is a dark technopolis, a city of faceless chrome and cold marble. It is ruled by Nogi, a yakuza boss specializing in drugs and murder. He gained absolute power by executing the former boss and marrying his daughter, Chiaki. Only the mysterious Ikko, Chiaki's half-sister threatens him. Inspired by a legendary hit-woman, Ikko calls herself the Black Angel and plans to wash away her father's murderer with a deluge of blood.

Director: Takashi Ishii
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Goro Yasukawa
Editing: Akimasa Kawashima
Production: Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Neo-Noir Detective Stories

Keywords

femme fatale, hitwoman, rape and revenge

Trailer

Black Angel Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Angel about?
Tokyo is a dark technopolis, a city of faceless chrome and cold marble. It is ruled by Nogi, a yakuza boss specializing in drugs and murder. He gained absolute power by executing the former boss and marrying his daughter, Chiaki. Only the mysterious Ikko, Chiaki's half-sister threatens him. Inspired by a legendary hit-woman, Ikko calls herself the Black Angel and plans to wash away her father's murderer with a deluge of blood.
Who directed Black Angel?
Black Angel was directed by Takashi Ishii.
Who stars in Black Angel?
Black Angel stars Riona Hazuki, Reiko Takashima, Miyuki Ono, Jinpachi Nezu, Kippei Shiina, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi.
How long is Black Angel?
Black Angel has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Black Angel?
Black Angel is a Action, Thriller, Crime film.
Where was Black Angel produced?
Black Angel was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Black Angel?
The themes of Black Angel include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.