Movies Like Ichi the Killer (2001)

Updated: September 05, 2024

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Ichi the Killer Movie Information:

Directors:

Takashi Miike

Stars:

Tadanobu Asano, Nao Ômori, Nao Ohmori, Shin`ya Tsukamoto, Shin''ya Tsukamoto … (full cast)

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2. Martyrs (2008)

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4. Tetsuo (1989)

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5. Suicide Club (2001)

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6. Blade of the Immortal (2017)

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7. Visitor Q (2001)

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8. Gozu (2003)

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9. The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)

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Movies like Ichi the Killer include Battle Royale (2000), Martyrs (2008), Audition (1999), Tetsuo (1989), Suicide Club (2001), Blade of the Immortal (2017), Visitor Q (2001), Gozu (2003), and The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001).

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