The Youth Killer
青春の殺人者
Synopsis
Though his parents help him run the family business, Jun still feels persecuted by their love; when they bar him from meeting with his girlfriend, tensions increase.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Youth Killer (1976) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-04
Top Cast
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Yutaka Mizutani
Jun Saiki
Mieko Harada
Keiko Tsuneyota
Etsuko Ichihara
Jun's Mother
Ryōhei Uchida
Jun's Father
Kazuko Shirakawa
Keiko's Mother
Jun Etoh
Michio Miyata
Kaori Momoi
Ikuko Ishikawa
Takeo Chii
Toru Hidaka
Kazuhiko Hasegawa
Father at the Beach
Go Hasegawa
Son at the Beach
Sue Mitobe
Fisherwoman
Chigusa Takayama
Fisherwoman
Kai Ato
Makoto Satō
Akira Shimizu
Akira Takahashi
Yûji Arikawa
Haruo Kariya
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiko Hasegawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsutomu Tamura, Kenji Nakagami
- Original Score
- Mickie Yoshino, Godaigo
- Original Title
- 青春の殺人者
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild, Imamura Productions, Soeisha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiko Hasegawa
Tsutomu Tamura, Kenji Nakagami
Mickie Yoshino, Godaigo
Tatsuo Suzuki
Sachiko Yamaji
Shōhei Imamura, Kano Otsuka
Department Leadership Roster
Tsutomu Tamura
Writer
Sachiko Yamaji
Editor
Shōhei Imamura
Producer
Kazuhiko Hasegawa
Director
Kano Otsuka
Producer
Mickie Yoshino
Original Music Composer
Tatsuo Suzuki
Director of Photography
Godaigo
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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Kinema Junpo's Top 200 Japanese Films of All Time (2009 Edition)
Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
Psychosexual dramas, nihilistic fever dreams & surrealism with a touch of humour [Imported]
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Photography aligned with Beauty.
Kinema Junpo Yearly Top 10 Japanese Movies (cumulative)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Youth Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Youth Killer about?
Though his parents help him run the family business, Jun still feels persecuted by their love; when they bar him from meeting with his girlfriend, tensions increase.
Who directed The Youth Killer?
The Youth Killer was directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa.
Who stars in The Youth Killer?
The principal cast of The Youth Killer includes Yutaka Mizutani, Mieko Harada, Etsuko Ichihara, Ryōhei Uchida, Kazuko Shirakawa.
When was The Youth Killer released and how long is it?
The Youth Killer was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Youth Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Youth Killer was composed by Mickie Yoshino, Godaigo.