Azumi (2003)
From The Ravages of War Raises An Assassin.
In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.
Director: Ryuhei Kitamura
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: May 10, 2003
Cast
- Aya Ueto - Azumi
- Kenji Kohashi - Hyuga
- Hiroki Narimiya - Ukiha
- Takatoshi Kaneko - Amagi
- Yuma Ishigaki - Nagara
- Yasuomi Sano - Yura
- Shinji Suzuki - Awa
- Eita Nagayama - Hiei
- Shôgo Yamaguchi - Komoru
- Shun Oguri - Nachi
Screenplay
- Yû Koyama (Book)
- Isao Kiriyama
Music: Taro Iwashiro
Cinematography: Takumi Furuya
Editing: Shuichi Kakesu
Production: Amuse Pictures, Tristone Entertainment
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
martial arts, assassin, assassination, swordplay, mass murder, katana, mission of murder, ninja fighter, based on manga, shinobi no mono
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Azumi about?
- In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.
- Who directed Azumi?
- Azumi was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
- Who stars in Azumi?
- Azumi stars Aya Ueto, Kenji Kohashi, Hiroki Narimiya, Takatoshi Kaneko, Yuma Ishigaki, Yasuomi Sano.
- How long is Azumi?
- Azumi has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Azumi?
- Azumi is a Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance film.
- Where was Azumi produced?
- Azumi was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Azumi?
- The themes of Azumi include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts and Action.