1-Ichi
1-イチ-
“How Ichi became the Killer.”
Synopsis
In this prequel we witness the teenage roots of Ichi's manic-depressive beginnings and the origins of his monster-sized kicks and his anger, his psychological, as well as physical, beatings.
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1-Ichi (2003)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 2003
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masato Tanno
- Screenplay & Story
- Sakichi Sato, Hideo Yamamoto
- Original Score
- Tadanobu Asano
- Original Title
- 1-イチ-
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- KSS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masato Tanno
Sakichi Sato, Hideo Yamamoto
Tadanobu Asano
Naosuke Imaizumi
Kayo Tomita
Yukio Nihei, Shigeji Maeda, Takeshi Katayama
Department Leadership Roster
Sakichi Sato
Writer
Tadanobu Asano
Original Music Composer
Masato Tanno
Director
Kayo Tomita
Editor
Shigeji Maeda
Producer
Takeshi Katayama
Producer
Naosuke Imaizumi
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1-Ichi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1-Ichi about?
In this prequel we witness the teenage roots of Ichi's manic-depressive beginnings and the origins of his monster-sized kicks and his anger, his psychological, as well as physical, beatings.
Who directed 1-Ichi?
1-Ichi was directed by Masato Tanno.
Who stars in 1-Ichi?
The principal cast of 1-Ichi includes Nao Omori, Teah, Junior Chihara, Chisato Amate, Yuki Oikawa.
When was 1-Ichi released and how long is it?
1-Ichi was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for 1-Ichi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1-Ichi was composed by Tadanobu Asano.
Is 1-Ichi based on a book or true story?
1-Ichi is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Hideo Yamamoto".