Crying Freeman
“Once in a lifetime comes the perfect killer”
Synopsis
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
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Crying Freeman (1995) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Mark Dacascos
Yo Hinomura / Freeman
Julie Condra
Emu O'Hara
Rae Dawn Chong
Detective Forge
Byron Mann
Koh
Masaya Katō
Ryuji Hanada
Yoko Shimada
Lady Hanada
Mako
Shudo Shimazaki
Tchéky Karyo
Detective Netah
Kevan Ohtsji
Takeshi Shimazaki
Debbie Podowski
Customs Agent
Murray Lowry
Head Customs Agent
Mikal Tang
Koh's Driver
Jerry Wasserman
Chief Randall
Tong Lung
Shimazaki's Bodyguard
Kiyoto Matsumoto
Shimazaki's Bodyguard
Paul McGillion
Detective
Russell Ferrier
Detective
Ravinder Toor
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Gans
- Screenplay & Story
- Christophe Gans, Roger Avary, Thierry Cazals
- Original Score
- Patrick O'Hearn
- Original Title
- Crying Freeman
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $6.1M
- Production Studios
- August Entertainment, Toei Video Company, Toei Company, Fuji Television Network, TFC, Davis Films, Ozla Pictures, Yunza Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Gans
Christophe Gans, Roger Avary, Thierry Cazals, Kazuo Koike, Ryoichi Ikegami
Patrick O'Hearn
Thomas Burstyn
Christopher Roth
Victor Hadida, Takashige Ichise, Brian Yuzna, Samuel Hadida, Mitsuru Kurosawa
Department Leadership Roster
Christophe Gans
Screenplay
Roger Avary
Screenplay
Brian Yuzna
Producer
Christophe Gans
Director
Samuel Hadida
Producer
Thierry Cazals
Screenplay
Christopher Roth
Editor
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Patrick O'Hearn
Original Music Composer
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Mitsuru Kurosawa
Producer
Toni Burroughs-Rutter
Costume Design
Alex McDowell
Production Design
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crying Freeman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crying Freeman about?
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
Who directed Crying Freeman?
Crying Freeman was directed by Christophe Gans.
Who stars in Crying Freeman?
The principal cast of Crying Freeman includes Mark Dacascos, Julie Condra, Rae Dawn Chong, Byron Mann, Masaya Katō.
When was Crying Freeman released and how long is it?
Crying Freeman was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Crying Freeman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crying Freeman was composed by Patrick O'Hearn.
Is Crying Freeman based on a book or true story?
Crying Freeman is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kazuo Koike", Comic Book: "Ryoichi Ikegami".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crying Freeman?
Crying Freeman holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).