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61% Critic Match
Izo
“The world never can be changed.”
6.1 / 10• 2004• 2h 8m•NR• Japanese
ActionDramaFantasy
Storyline
Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.
Cast & Crew
Kazuya Nakayama
Okada Izo
Lead
Kaori Momoi
Saya
Ryuhei Matsuda
His Highness
Hiroki Matsukata
Yakuza Boss
Ryôsuke Miki
Hanpeita
Masumi Okada
Chief of the Palace
Hiroshi Katsuno
Samurai
Masato
Ronin
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Takashi Miike's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Izo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
