Agitator
“thank you - and - fu*k you - brother.”
When a young Yakuza torments the customers in a rival crime family's nightclub, it is not long before his dead body is found. Soon, inter-family retaliation follows, resulting in the death for a prominent crime boss. Devastated by this turn of events, the temperamental Kenzaki vows to avenge his boss's death and, as bloody violence ensues, the body count reaches excessive proportions.
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About Agitator
Agitator is a 2001 Japanese-language crime, drama and action film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Masaya Katō, Taisaku Akino, Kenichi Endo. It has a runtime of 2h 30m.
Agitator was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on October 28, 2001.
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Writers
- Shigenori Takechi
- Release date
- October 28, 2001
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Agitator cast & crew
Agitator was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Shigenori Takechi.
The cast features Masaya Katō as Kunihiko, Taisaku Akino as Tsuchiya, Kenichi Endo as Muroi, Hakuryu as Numata, Mickey Curtis as Yokomizo, and Takashi Miike as Shinozaki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo, cinematography is by Kiyoshi Itô, and it was produced by Yoshihiro Masuda and Fujio Matsushima.
Is Agitator worth watching?
At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, Agitator is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Agitator
Masaya Katō
Kunihiko
Taisaku Akino
Tsuchiya
Kenichi Endo
Muroi
Hakuryu
Numata
Mickey Curtis
Yokomizo
Takashi Miike
Shinozaki
Yoshiyuki Daichi
Sakuraba
Eiichi Furui
Komine
Shinzō Hotta
Kijima
Masatô Ibu
Mizushima
Renji Ishibashi
Tattooist
Yudai Ishiyama
Edo
Agitator — FAQs
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Agitator is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Agitator in?
Agitator is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Agitator?
Agitator runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
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