Another Lonely Hitman
新・悲しきヒットマン
Synopsis
After serving ten years due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss, Tachibana enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the 'now' boss, Sato.
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Top Cast
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Ryo Ishibashi
Takashi Tachibana
Asami Sawaki
Yuki Tajima
Kazuhiko Kanayama
Shimoyama
Tatsuo Yamada
Sato
Zenkichi Yoneyama
Wada
Tetsuya Yuuki
Hirakawa
Toshiyuki Kitami
Mizohashi
Yukio Yamanouchi
Yoshimura
Takashi Miike
Drug Dealer
Mami Sawaki
Ayano
Tetsuya Yūki
Takeda
Atsushi Narasaka
Jun
Kentarô Sakai
Ryusuke
Takenari Kubo
Narasaka
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rokurō Mochizuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiyuki Morioka, Yukio Yamanouchi
- Original Title
- 新・悲しきヒットマン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Tokuma Japan Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rokurō Mochizuki
Toshiyuki Morioka, Yukio Yamanouchi
Jôji Shimaki
Hiroshi Yamaji
Department Leadership Roster
Toshiyuki Morioka
Writer
Hiroshi Yamaji
Producer
Jôji Shimaki
Editor
Rokurō Mochizuki
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Another Lonely Hitman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Another Lonely Hitman about?
After serving ten years due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss, Tachibana enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the 'now' boss, Sato.
Who directed Another Lonely Hitman?
Another Lonely Hitman was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.
Who stars in Another Lonely Hitman?
The principal cast of Another Lonely Hitman includes Ryo Ishibashi, Asami Sawaki, Kazuhiko Kanayama, Tatsuo Yamada, Zenkichi Yoneyama.
When was Another Lonely Hitman released and how long is it?
Another Lonely Hitman was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Another Lonely Hitman?
Another Lonely Hitman holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).