Kill
斬～KILL～
Synopsis
Four segments by four different Directors. Kiriko (Takanori Tsujimoto), The Children’s Samurai (Kenta Fukasaku), The Firing Range (Makoto Tahara), and Assault Girl 2 (Mamoru Oshii). Kiriko: the spirit of a murdered assassin takes revenge on the gang that killed her and her sister. Children's Samurai: an educational film narrates the like of a modern grade-school samurai dealing with bullies. Firing Range: the rifle of a Meiji Era soldier and the pistol of a modern police officer are transformed into powerful new weapons when they face off. Assault Girl 2: two guardian angels duel in a wheat field.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
斬 KILL 劇場予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-15
Top Cast
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Rinko Kikuchi
(segment "ASSAULT GIRL 2")
Yoko Fujita
(segment "ASSAULT GIRL 2")
Takuya Mizoguchi
(segment "Kodomo Samurai")
Mana Konno
(segment "Kodomo Samurai")
Momoka Ohno
(segment "Kodomo Samurai")
Koji Kimura
(segment "Kodomo Samurai")
Ayaka Morita
(segment "Kiriko")
Miki Mizuno
(segment "Kiriko")
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
(segment "Kiriko")
Narushi Ikeda
(segment "Kiriko")
Yuma Ishigaki
(segment "Youtou shatei")
Kazuki Tsujimoto
(segment "Youtou shatei")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenta Fukasaku, Takanori Tsujimoto, Mamoru Oshii, Minoru Tahara
- Original Title
- 斬～KILL～
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- 88mm Productions, Deiz Production, Geneon Entertainment, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenta Fukasaku, Takanori Tsujimoto, Mamoru Oshii, Minoru Tahara
Department Leadership Roster
Kenta Fukasaku
Director
Takanori Tsujimoto
Director
Mamoru Oshii
Director
Minoru Tahara
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kill about?
Four segments by four different Directors. Kiriko (Takanori Tsujimoto), The Children’s Samurai (Kenta Fukasaku), The Firing Range (Makoto Tahara), and Assault Girl 2 (Mamoru Oshii). Kiriko: the spirit of a murdered assassin takes revenge on the gang that killed her and her sister. Children's Samurai: an educational film narrates the like of a modern grade-school samurai dealing with bullies. Firing Range: the rifle of a Meiji Era soldier and the pistol of a modern police officer are transformed into powerful new weapons when they face off. Assault Girl 2: two guardian angels duel in a wheat field.
Who directed Kill?
Kill was directed by Kenta Fukasaku, Takanori Tsujimoto, Mamoru Oshii, Minoru Tahara.
Who stars in Kill?
The principal cast of Kill includes Rinko Kikuchi, Yoko Fujita, Takuya Mizoguchi, Mana Konno, Momoka Ohno.
When was Kill released and how long is it?
Kill was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.