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7.2 / 10(264 votes)IMDb19671h 31mJapan

Branded to Kill

殺しの烙印

Synopsis

After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin.

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Branded to Kill (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

TFAI - Love, Death & Rebels: The Japanese New Wave

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Seijun Suzuki
Screenplay & Story
Atsushi Yamatoya, Yasuaki Hangai, Seiichirō Yamaguchi, Chūsei Sone, Seijun Suzuki, Yōzō Tanaka, Takeo Kimura, Yutaka Okada
Original Score
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Title
殺しの烙印
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Studios
Nikkatsu Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Seijun Suzuki

Screenplay & Story

Atsushi Yamatoya, Yasuaki Hangai, Seiichirō Yamaguchi, Chūsei Sone, Seijun Suzuki, Yōzō Tanaka, Takeo Kimura, Yutaka Okada

Original Score & Music

Naozumi Yamamoto

Director of Photography

Kazue Nagatsuka

Film Editing

Akira Suzuki, Mutsuo Tanji

Producers

Takiko Mizunoe, Kaneo Iwai

Department Leadership Roster

Seijun Suzuki

Seijun Suzuki

Director

Takiko Mizunoe

Takiko Mizunoe

Producer

Kaneo Iwai

Producer

Kazue Nagatsuka

Director of Photography

Naozumi Yamamoto

Naozumi Yamamoto

Original Music Composer

Akira Suzuki

Editor

Atsushi Yamatoya

Atsushi Yamatoya

Screenplay

Yasuaki Hangai

Screenplay

Seiichirō Yamaguchi

Seiichirō Yamaguchi

Screenplay

Chūsei Sone

Chūsei Sone

Screenplay

Seijun Suzuki

Seijun Suzuki

Screenplay

Yōzō Tanaka

Screenplay

Takeo Kimura

Takeo Kimura

Screenplay

Mutsuo Tanji

Editor

Yutaka Okada

Screenplay

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Frequently Asked Questions About Branded to Kill

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Branded to Kill about?

After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin.

Who directed Branded to Kill?

Branded to Kill was directed by Seijun Suzuki.

Who stars in Branded to Kill?

The principal cast of Branded to Kill includes Joe Shishido, Kōji Nanbara, Isao Tamagawa, Annu Mari, Mariko Ogawa.

When was Branded to Kill released and how long is it?

Branded to Kill was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for Branded to Kill?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Branded to Kill was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.