Charisma
カリスマ
Synopsis
A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, encountering a peculiar tree called Charisma.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Masters of Cinema Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Koji Yakusho
Goro Yabuike
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Naoto Kiriyama
Ren Osugi
Satoshi Nakasone
Yoriko Doguchi
Chizuru Jinbo
Yutaka Matsushige
Nekoshima
Akira Otaka
Tatsuo Tsuboi
Sachiko Meguro
Hanako
Masahiro Toda
Young Detective
Yoji Tanaka
Sugishita
Jun Yoshida
Nishi
Hidetoshi Kawaya
Worker
Kagetora Miura
Worker
Zeeko Uchiyama
Worker
Shigeo Ôsako
Worker
Masayuki Shionoya
Bucho
Jun Fubuki
Mitsuko Jinbo
Kôichi Imamura
Young Man
Atsushi Nishida
Nishi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Original Score
- Gary Ashiya
- Original Title
- カリスマ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation, King Records, Tokyo Theatres Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Gary Ashiya
Junichiro Hayashi
Hani Mituhashi
Satoshi Kanno, Nobuo Ikeguchi, Atsuyuki Shimoda, Masaya Nakamura
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Director
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Screenplay
Gary Ashiya
Original Music Composer
Satoshi Kanno
Producer
Tooru Yoshida
Production Design
Atsuyuki Shimoda
Producer
Hani Mituhashi
Editor
Tsukasa Ariyoshi
Production Design
Shinichi Uno
Production Design
Junichiro Hayashi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Charisma.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Charisma.
My Collection
All the Films I have on Hard Drives
Oct. 2026 Collection: Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Merging psychological dread with existential inquiry, the films of Japanese auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa use genre trappings to probe the alienation and anxiety underpinning modern life. Quivering with whisper-quiet unease that gathers with slow-burn intensity, the J-horror touchstones CURE and PULSE are indelibly disturbing visions of psychic disintegration and technological contagion, while thrillers like SERPENT’S PATH and CLOUD blend gripping suspense with incisive social commentary. And in sui generis dramas like BRIGHT FUTURE and TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, Kurosawa brings his keen-eyed formalism to stories of characters cast adrift in an increasingly uncertain world.
***Mister***
All Watched Films
Foreign Films
Japanese Movies
Japanese Movies to watch
Similar Titles to Charisma
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.7
4.5
7.8
6.1
6.1
6.0
7.2
6.0
7.4
7.6
7.5
6.1
6.2
7.4
5.5
7.5
6.4
5.4
7.2
More Like Charisma
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charisma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charisma about?
A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, encountering a peculiar tree called Charisma.
Who directed Charisma?
Charisma was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Who stars in Charisma?
The principal cast of Charisma includes Koji Yakusho, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Ren Osugi, Yoriko Doguchi, Yutaka Matsushige.
When was Charisma released and how long is it?
Charisma was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Charisma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charisma was composed by Gary Ashiya.