Crying Freeman (1995)
Once in a lifetime comes the perfect killer
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
Director: Christophe Gans
Genre: Action, Crime
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: April 23, 1995
Cast
- Mark Dacascos - Yo Hinomura / Freeman
- Julie Condra - Emu O'Hara
- Rae Dawn Chong - Detective Forge
- Byron Mann - Koh
- Masaya Katō - Ryuji Hanada
- Yoko Shimada - Lady Hanada
- Mako - Shudo Shimazaki
- Tchéky Karyo - Detective Netah
- Kevan Ohtsji - Takeshi Shimazaki
- Debbie Podowski - Customs Agent
Screenplay
- Christophe Gans (Screenplay)
- Thierry Cazals (Screenplay)
- Roger Avary (Screenplay)
- Kazuo Koike (Comic Book)
- Ryoichi Ikegami (Comic Book)
Music: Patrick O'Hearn
Cinematography: Thomas Burstyn
Editing: Christopher Roth
Production: August Entertainment, Toei Video Company, Toei Company, Fuji Television Network, TFC, Davis Films, Ozla Pictures, Yunza Films
Country: Canada, France, Japan, United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Budget: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Street Fighter: Underground Clash, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Action-Packed Excitement, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
hitman, fight, yakuza, artist, falling in love, based on manga, killer, witness to murder, sect, live action remake
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crying Freeman about?
- A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
- Who directed Crying Freeman?
- Crying Freeman was directed by Christophe Gans.
- Who stars in Crying Freeman?
- Crying Freeman stars Mark Dacascos, Julie Condra, Rae Dawn Chong, Byron Mann, Masaya Katō, Yoko Shimada.
- How long is Crying Freeman?
- Crying Freeman has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Crying Freeman?
- Crying Freeman is a Action, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Crying Freeman?
- Crying Freeman had a budget of $6M.
- Where was Crying Freeman produced?
- Crying Freeman was produced in Canada, France, Japan, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Crying Freeman?
- The themes of Crying Freeman include: Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Street Fighter: Underground Clash, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Action-Packed Excitement, Martial Arts and Action.