Kichiku (2002)
Original title: 鬼畜
Kichiku is a 2002 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Noboru Tanaka, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Shigeru Muroi and Ryô Kataoka.
Made-for-TV film adaptation of the 1957 novel by Seicho Matsumoto starring Takeshi Kitano and directed by Noboru Tanaka. The novel was previously adapted in 1978 film entitled “The Demon” starring Ken Ogata and directed by Yoshitaro Nomura. After a married man stops providing for his mistress, she abandons their three young children with him and his wrathful wife. Consumed by the jealousy and power struggles of their own relationships, they involve the children in their own games - with tragic results.
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What is Kichiku about?
Made-for-TV film adaptation of the 1957 novel by Seicho Matsumoto starring Takeshi Kitano and directed by Noboru Tanaka. The novel was previously adapted in 1978 film entitled “The Demon” starring Ken Ogata and directed by Yoshitaro Nomura. After a married man stops providing for his mistress, she abandons their three young children with him and his wrathful wife. Consumed by the jealousy and power struggles of their own relationships, they involve the children in their own games - with tragic results.
When was Kichiku released?
Kichiku was released on 15 October 2002.
How long is Kichiku?
Kichiku runs 2h 30m.
Who made Kichiku?
Kichiku was directed by Noboru Tanaka.