Ginji the Slasher
人斬り銀次
Synopsis
In prison for 50 years after massacring his corrupt workmates with a samurai sword in 1945, Ginji Sonesaki (Riki Takeuchi) is given the nickname of Ginji the Slasher. On his release he finds himself on the streets living with the homeless hiding from a man whose life he tried to end. His former boss and the object of Ginji's hatred is now a highly-regarded figure in politics but Ginji plans to remind him of his past transgressions and make him pay for ruining his life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takeshi Miyasaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiro Yoshikawa
- Original Score
- Atsushi Okuno
- Original Title
- 人斬り銀次
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Suplex, KSS Films, MRP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Miyasaka
Jiro Yoshikawa
Atsushi Okuno
Shinji Tomita
Yōsuke Yafune
Department Leadership Roster
Shinji Tomita
Director of Photography
Jiro Yoshikawa
Screenplay
Yōsuke Yafune
Editor
Atsushi Okuno
Original Music Composer
Takeshi Miyasaka
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ginji the Slasher
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What is Ginji the Slasher about?
In prison for 50 years after massacring his corrupt workmates with a samurai sword in 1945, Ginji Sonesaki (Riki Takeuchi) is given the nickname of Ginji the Slasher. On his release he finds himself on the streets living with the homeless hiding from a man whose life he tried to end. His former boss and the object of Ginji's hatred is now a highly-regarded figure in politics but Ginji plans to remind him of his past transgressions and make him pay for ruining his life.
Who directed Ginji the Slasher?
Ginji the Slasher was directed by Takeshi Miyasaka.
Who stars in Ginji the Slasher?
The principal cast of Ginji the Slasher includes Isao Natsuyagi, Renji Ishibashi, Tsugumi, Akaji Maro, Masuko Tomoyuki.
When was Ginji the Slasher released and how long is it?
Ginji the Slasher was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Ginji the Slasher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ginji the Slasher was composed by Atsushi Okuno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ginji the Slasher?
Ginji the Slasher holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).