

1-Ichi
2003-01-24 · 83 min · ★ 5.9
In this prequel we witness the teenage roots of Ichi's manic-depressive beginnings and the origins of his monster-sized kicks and his anger, his psychological, as well as physical, beatings.
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- Directors
- Masato Tanno
- Production companies
- KSS
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nao OmoriIchi / Shiroishi
Junior ChiharaOnizame
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