Parasite Eve
パラサイト・イヴ
“It's not a virus... it's evolution.”
Synopsis
A scientist realizes his dead wife is an organization of mitochondria bent on making a new species that will wipe out humanity.
Top Cast
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Hiroshi Mikami
Toshiaki Nagashima
Riona Hazuki
Kiyomi Nagashima
Tomoko Nakajima
Sawako Asakura
Ayako Omura
Mariko Anzai
Goro Inagaki
Tatsuro Ohno
Hisako Manda
Etsuko Odagiri
Tetsuya Bessho
Takatsugu Yoshizumi
Noboru Mitani
Mutsuo Ishihara
Kenzō Kawarasaki
Shigeru Kataoka
Sanshō Shinsui
Ikkei Watanabe
Ren Osugi
Burning Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masayuki Ochiai
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryôichi Kimizuka, Hideaki Sena
- Original Score
- Joe Hisaishi
- Original Title
- パラサイト・イヴ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robot Communications, Fuji Television Network, KADOKAWA Shoten
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masayuki Ochiai
Ryôichi Kimizuka, Hideaki Sena
Joe Hisaishi
Kōzō Shibazaki
Yoshifumi Fukazawa
Daisuke Sekiguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Masayuki Ochiai
Director
Ryôichi Kimizuka
Writer
Joe Hisaishi
Original Music Composer
Yoshifumi Fukazawa
Editor
Kōzō Shibazaki
Director of Photography
Daisuke Sekiguchi
Producer
Kazuo Yanagawa
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parasite Eve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parasite Eve about?
A scientist realizes his dead wife is an organization of mitochondria bent on making a new species that will wipe out humanity.
Who directed Parasite Eve?
Parasite Eve was directed by Masayuki Ochiai.
Who stars in Parasite Eve?
The principal cast of Parasite Eve includes Hiroshi Mikami, Riona Hazuki, Tomoko Nakajima, Ayako Omura, Goro Inagaki.
When was Parasite Eve released and how long is it?
Parasite Eve was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Parasite Eve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parasite Eve was composed by Joe Hisaishi.
Is Parasite Eve based on a book or true story?
Parasite Eve is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hideaki Sena".