Crying Freeman
“Once in a lifetime comes the perfect killer”
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
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Where is Crying Freeman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Crying Freeman
Crying Freeman is a 1995 English-language action and crime film directed by Christophe Gans. The cast is led by Mark Dacascos, Julie Condra, Rae Dawn Chong. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 400 ratings.
Crying Freeman was produced by August Entertainment, Toei Video Company, and Toei Company and made in Canada and France. It was released on April 23, 1995, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Christophe Gans
- Writers
- Thierry Cazals, Christophe Gans, Roger Avary
- Release date
- April 23, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, France
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- August Entertainment, Toei Video Company, Toei Company
Crying Freeman cast & crew
Crying Freeman was directed by Christophe Gans and written by Thierry Cazals, Christophe Gans, and Roger Avary.
The cast features Mark Dacascos as Yo Hinomura / Freeman, Julie Condra as Emu O'Hara, Rae Dawn Chong as Detective Forge, Byron Mann as Koh, Masaya Katō as Ryuji Hanada, and Yoko Shimada as Lady Hanada.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick O'Hearn, cinematography is by Thomas Burstyn, and it was produced by Takashige Ichise and Samuel Hadida.
Is Crying Freeman worth watching?
Crying Freeman holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 360 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and crime, Crying Freeman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Crying Freeman
Mark Dacascos
Yo Hinomura / Freeman
Julie Condra
Emu O'Hara
Rae Dawn Chong
Detective Forge
Byron Mann
Koh
Masaya Katō
Ryuji Hanada
Yoko Shimada
Lady Hanada
Mako
Shudo Shimazaki
Tchéky Karyo
Detective Netah
Kevan Ohtsji
Takeshi Shimazaki
Debbie Podowski
Customs Agent
Murray Lowry
Head Customs Agent
Mikal Tang
Koh's Driver
Crying Freeman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Crying Freeman in United States?
Crying Freeman is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Crying Freeman in?
Crying Freeman is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Crying Freeman?
Crying Freeman runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Crying Freeman rated?
Crying Freeman is rated 18. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 360 ratings.
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