Strain
ストレイン
Synopsis
Shingo Kusaka, the illegitimate brother of KUSAKA Group chairman Shunichiro Kusaka, is framed and sentenced to death by his own bloodline. Surviving the brink of death, Shingo erases his past and is reborn as a professional assassin—only to find himself hunted by an unknown enemy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Iyoda
- Screenplay & Story
- Masahiro Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Koji Endo
- Original Title
- ストレイン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Iyoda
Masahiro Hashimoto
Koji Endo
Masashi Kitada
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Hashimoto
Writer
Masashi Kitada
Producer
Kazuo Iyoda
Director
Koji Endo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strain about?
Shingo Kusaka, the illegitimate brother of KUSAKA Group chairman Shunichiro Kusaka, is framed and sentenced to death by his own bloodline. Surviving the brink of death, Shingo erases his past and is reborn as a professional assassin—only to find himself hunted by an unknown enemy.
Who directed Strain?
Strain was directed by Kazuo Iyoda.
Who stars in Strain?
The principal cast of Strain includes Koji Matoba, Riki Takeuchi, Toshiya Nagasawa, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi.
When was Strain released and how long is it?
Strain was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Strain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strain was composed by Koji Endo.