Emperor of Evil
修羅の帝王
Synopsis
This film, directed by Banmei Takahashi, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Atsushi Mizoguchi. It depicts the love-hate relationship between an older brother who tries to live an honest life and a younger brother who tries to return to the world of crime. Shigetoku, the younger brother who made a name for himself in the yakuza group "Toryu-kai" alongside his older brother Atsuhiko, is arrested after a conflict with a rival organization. Eight years later, Shigetoku returns to Atsuhiko, who has gone straight, but Shigetoku shows resentment towards Atsuhiko's lifestyle.
Top Cast
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Tsuyoshi Ihara
Atsuhiko Naoe
Kippei Shiina
Shigenori Naoe
Satomi Murakami
Haruko Naoe
Hiroshi Miyasaka
Ryosuke Kuramoto
Eri Yu
Sayuri Yanagi
Hakuryu
Murai
Akira Okata
Kobayashi
Akira Otaka
Namihiko Ohmura
Chū Takatsuki
Masahiko Sakata
Shirō Shimomoto
Naoe father
Hiroshi Okochi
Eiichi Furui
Kyōji Haneda
Sakae Yamaura
Naoki Fujii
Kyoji Kamui
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Banmei Takahashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jun Takada, Banmei Takahashi
- Original Score
- Torsten Rasch
- Original Title
- 修羅の帝王
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Twins Japan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Banmei Takahashi
Jun Takada, Banmei Takahashi, Atsushi Mizoguchi
Torsten Rasch
Yuichi Nagata
Hani Mituhashi, Nobuko Tomita
Hirohiko Sueyoshi, Satoshi Kamino, Atsuyuki Shimoda, Yasuhiro Iwata, Kenichi Kamata
Department Leadership Roster
Banmei Takahashi
Director
Atsuyuki Shimoda
Producer
Yasuhiro Iwata
Producer
Jun Takada
Screenplay
Banmei Takahashi
Screenplay
Yuichi Nagata
Director of Photography
Hani Mituhashi
Editor
Nobuko Tomita
Editor
Kenichi Kamata
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Emperor of Evil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor of Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emperor of Evil about?
This film, directed by Banmei Takahashi, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Atsushi Mizoguchi. It depicts the love-hate relationship between an older brother who tries to live an honest life and a younger brother who tries to return to the world of crime. Shigetoku, the younger brother who made a name for himself in the yakuza group "Toryu-kai" alongside his older brother Atsuhiko, is arrested after a conflict with a rival organization. Eight years later, Shigetoku returns to Atsuhiko, who has gone straight, but Shigetoku shows resentment towards Atsuhiko's lifestyle.
Who directed Emperor of Evil?
Emperor of Evil was directed by Banmei Takahashi.
Who stars in Emperor of Evil?
The principal cast of Emperor of Evil includes Tsuyoshi Ihara, Kippei Shiina, Satomi Murakami, Hiroshi Miyasaka, Eri Yu.
When was Emperor of Evil released and how long is it?
Emperor of Evil was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Emperor of Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emperor of Evil was composed by Torsten Rasch.