Movie

Film Noir

★ 7.5(4)20001h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Masahiro Kobayashi
Release date: 2000-11-04
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About Film Noir

Film Noir is a 2000 movie, directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, starring Ryo Ishibashi, Nene Otsuka and Ken Ogata. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Film Noir in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The movie is absurd, and a thoroughly original take on the morale in Japanese society. The images are beautiful, and the people are as cold as the snow that surrounds them. The take on Melville's "Samoraï" from -67 is obvious, but Kobayashi turns the image around and portrays the killer as the weakest person in the movie - haunted by his demanding wife and the moaning contractor, who is one of the most mysterious characters ever portrayed in a movie.

Cast

Ryo Ishibashi

Yuji Hamazaki

Nene Otsuka

Kazuko - Yuji's wife

Ken Ogata

Client

Ken Mitsuishi

Kimio Komatsu

Sanshō Shinsui

Taxi Driver

Takashi Yamamoto

Yasushi Hasegawa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Film Noir in United States?+

Film Noir is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is Film Noir?+

Film Noir has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Film Noir?+

Film Noir stars Ryo Ishibashi, Nene Otsuka, Ken Ogata, Ken Mitsuishi and Sanshō Shinsui.

When did Film Noir come out?+

Film Noir is a 2000 movie directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.

Who directed Film Noir?+

Film Noir was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.