S&M Hunter: Begins
逆さ吊し縛り縄
“The Legend Begins!”
Synopsis
This prequel to the pink cult hit S&M Hunter tells the origin story of how an average salary man became the world's first S&M superhero! How did he lose his eye? Why is bad girl Meg chasing him in the first place? And why did Maria become a masochist? Long out of print and hungered for by Pink Eiga fans the world over, Pink Eiga Inc. is proud to release the only true superhero movie that matters in a flooded market of comic book adaptations!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 9, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shūji Kataoka
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūji Kataoka, Yôki Haruno
- Original Score
- Takashi Akutagawa
- Original Title
- 逆さ吊し縛り縄
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Kokuei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shūji Kataoka
Shūji Kataoka, Yôki Haruno
Takashi Akutagawa
Toshio Shimura
Shōji Sakai
Keiko Satô
Department Leadership Roster
Shūji Kataoka
Director
Shūji Kataoka
Writer
Keiko Satô
Producer
Toshio Shimura
Director of Photography
Shōji Sakai
Editor
Takashi Akutagawa
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About S&M Hunter: Begins
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What is S&M Hunter: Begins about?
This prequel to the pink cult hit S&M Hunter tells the origin story of how an average salary man became the world's first S&M superhero! How did he lose his eye? Why is bad girl Meg chasing him in the first place? And why did Maria become a masochist? Long out of print and hungered for by Pink Eiga fans the world over, Pink Eiga Inc. is proud to release the only true superhero movie that matters in a flooded market of comic book adaptations!
Who directed S&M Hunter: Begins?
S&M Hunter: Begins was directed by Shūji Kataoka.
Who stars in S&M Hunter: Begins?
The principal cast of S&M Hunter: Begins includes Shirō Shimomoto, Hiromi Saotome, Yutaka Ikejima, Jimmy Tsuchida, Erika Suzune.
When was S&M Hunter: Begins released and how long is it?
S&M Hunter: Begins was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for S&M Hunter: Begins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for S&M Hunter: Begins was composed by Takashi Akutagawa.