A.K.A. Serial Killer
略称連続射殺魔
Synopsis
AKA Serial Killer documents the social upheaval and political oppression that roiled Japan in the 1960s, profiling a nineteen-year-old serial killer Norio Nagayama. An indictment of media sensationalism, the film humanizes the young man by situating his crimes in the larger context of his environment.
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Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masao Adachi
- Screenplay & Story
- Masao Adachi
- Original Score
- Mototeru Takagi, Masahiko Togashi
- Original Title
- 略称連続射殺魔
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masao Adachi
Masao Adachi
Mototeru Takagi, Masahiko Togashi
Fusako Ichimura, Sachiko Yamada
Masao Adachi, Kōji Wakamatsu, Mamoru Sasaki
Department Leadership Roster
Masao Adachi
Director
Masao Adachi
Writer
Masao Adachi
Producer
Kōji Wakamatsu
Producer
Fusako Ichimura
Editor
Sachiko Yamada
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A.K.A. Serial Killer about?
AKA Serial Killer documents the social upheaval and political oppression that roiled Japan in the 1960s, profiling a nineteen-year-old serial killer Norio Nagayama. An indictment of media sensationalism, the film humanizes the young man by situating his crimes in the larger context of his environment.
Who directed A.K.A. Serial Killer?
A.K.A. Serial Killer was directed by Masao Adachi.
Who stars in A.K.A. Serial Killer?
The principal cast of A.K.A. Serial Killer includes Masao Adachi.
When was A.K.A. Serial Killer released and how long is it?
A.K.A. Serial Killer was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A.K.A. Serial Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A.K.A. Serial Killer was composed by Mototeru Takagi, Masahiko Togashi.