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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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How long is Kichiku?
Kichiku has a runtime of 2h 30m (2 hours and 30 minutes).
Who directed Kichiku?
Kichiku was directed by Noboru Tanaka and released in 2002.
What genre is Kichiku?
Kichiku is a Drama film (2002).
Who stars in Kichiku?
The cast of Kichiku includes Takeshi Kitano, Shigeru Muroi, Ryô Kataoka, Emi Sato, Masahiro Morooka.
