Izo
Legendary 19th century samurai Izo Okuda is crucified because of his uncontrollable homicidal nature. Using this real-life incident as a jumping off point, provocateur Miike spins a tale of violent, bloody revenge as Izo is perpetually reincarnated to wreak havoc on the high and mighty throughout history.
Sponsors:
Jones Soda Co., Scarecrow Video, Speakeasy
Cast & Crew
Director: Takashi Miike
Producer: Taizo Fukumaki, Fujio Matsushima
Editor: Yasushi Shimamura
Screenwriter: Shigenori Takechi
Cinematographer: Nobuyuki Fukazawa
Awards: Sitges FF 2004 (Best FX Prize)
Music: Koji Endo
Principal Cast: Kazuya Nakayama, Ryosuke Miki, Ken’ichi Endo, Susumu Terajima, Beat Takeshi
Filmography: Three...Extremes (2004); Gozu (2003); The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001); Ichi the Killer (2001); Audition (1999)
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