Film Noir
殺し
Synopsis
The movie is absurd, and a thoroughly original take on the morale in Japanese society. The images are beautiful, and the people are as cold as the snow that surrounds them. The take on Melville's "Samoraï" from -67 is obvious, but Kobayashi turns the image around and portrays the killer as the weakest person in the movie - haunted by his demanding wife and the moaning contractor, who is one of the most mysterious characters ever portrayed in a movie.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Masahiro Kobayashi
- Original Title
- 殺し
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Kobayashi
Masahiro Kobayashi
Akira Sako
Mizue Kunizane
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Kobayashi
Writer
Masahiro Kobayashi
Director
Akira Sako
Director of Photography
Mizue Kunizane
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Film Noir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Film Noir about?
The movie is absurd, and a thoroughly original take on the morale in Japanese society. The images are beautiful, and the people are as cold as the snow that surrounds them. The take on Melville's "Samoraï" from -67 is obvious, but Kobayashi turns the image around and portrays the killer as the weakest person in the movie - haunted by his demanding wife and the moaning contractor, who is one of the most mysterious characters ever portrayed in a movie.
Who directed Film Noir?
Film Noir was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.
Who stars in Film Noir?
The principal cast of Film Noir includes Ryo Ishibashi, Nene Otsuka, Ken Ogata, Ken Mitsuishi, Sanshō Shinsui.
When was Film Noir released and how long is it?
Film Noir was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.