Vengeance Is Mine
復讐するは我にあり
“Living only for today — for pleasure. A killer who gets what he wants — including death.”
Synopsis
A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Vengeance Is Mine (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-18
Top Cast
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Ken Ogata
Iwao Enokizu
Mayumi Ogawa
Haru Asano
Mitsuko Baisho
Kazuko Enokizu
Frankie Sakai
Inspector Kawai
Kazuo Kitamura
Shigomi Deike
Chōchō Miyako
Kayo Enokizu
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Hisano Asano
Rentaro Mikuni
Shizuo Enokizu
Taiji Tonoyama
Tanejiro Shibata
Gorō Tarumi
Daihachi Baba
Moeko Ezawa
Chiyoko Hata
Kazuko Shirakawa
Sachiko
Torahiko Hamada
Investigator Yoshino
Yasuhisa Sonoda
Inspector Kuwata
Akira Hamada
Detective Ichikawa
Kazunaga Tsuji
Detective Kuchiishi
Shōhei Hino
Haru's Mahjong Friend
Toshie Negishi
Stick Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bangkok International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Masaru Baba, Shunsaku Ikehata
- Original Score
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Original Title
- 復讐するは我にあり
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Imamura Productions, Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōhei Imamura
Masaru Baba, Shunsaku Ikehata, Ryūzō Saki
Shinichiro Ikebe
Shinsaku Himeda
Keiichi Uraoka
Kazuo Inoue
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Inoue
Producer
Masaru Baba
Screenplay
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Keiichi Uraoka
Editor
Shinsaku Himeda
Director of Photography
Shunsaku Ikehata
Screenplay
Tokio Aizawa
Costume Design
Akiyoshi Satani
Production Design
Shinichiro Ikebe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vengeance Is Mine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vengeance Is Mine about?
A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
Who directed Vengeance Is Mine?
Vengeance Is Mine was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in Vengeance Is Mine?
The principal cast of Vengeance Is Mine includes Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho, Frankie Sakai, Kazuo Kitamura.
When was Vengeance Is Mine released and how long is it?
Vengeance Is Mine was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Vengeance Is Mine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vengeance Is Mine was composed by Shinichiro Ikebe.
Is Vengeance Is Mine based on a book or true story?
Vengeance Is Mine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryūzō Saki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vengeance Is Mine?
Vengeance Is Mine holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).