Kichiku
鬼畜
Synopsis
Made-for-TV film adaptation of the 1957 novel by Seicho Matsumoto starring Takeshi Kitano and directed by Noboru Tanaka. The novel was previously adapted in 1978 film entitled “The Demon” starring Ken Ogata and directed by Yoshitaro Nomura. After a married man stops providing for his mistress, she abandons their three young children with him and his wrathful wife. Consumed by the jealousy and power struggles of their own relationships, they involve the children in their own games - with tragic results.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Seicho Matsumoto, Toshimichi Saeki
- Original Score
- Kazuo Otani
- Original Title
- 鬼畜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Tanaka
Seicho Matsumoto, Toshimichi Saeki
Kazuo Otani
Hideo Hara
Isao Kawase
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Tanaka
Director
Hideo Hara
Director of Photography
Isao Kawase
Editor
Kazuo Otani
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kichiku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kichiku about?
Made-for-TV film adaptation of the 1957 novel by Seicho Matsumoto starring Takeshi Kitano and directed by Noboru Tanaka. The novel was previously adapted in 1978 film entitled “The Demon” starring Ken Ogata and directed by Yoshitaro Nomura. After a married man stops providing for his mistress, she abandons their three young children with him and his wrathful wife. Consumed by the jealousy and power struggles of their own relationships, they involve the children in their own games - with tragic results.
Who directed Kichiku?
Kichiku was directed by Noboru Tanaka.
Who stars in Kichiku?
The principal cast of Kichiku includes Takeshi Kitano, Shigeru Muroi, Ryô Kataoka, Emi Sato, Masahiro Morooka.
When was Kichiku released and how long is it?
Kichiku was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kichiku?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kichiku was composed by Kazuo Otani.
Is Kichiku based on a book or true story?
Kichiku is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Seicho Matsumoto".