Crying Freeman 1995

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56 Reviews

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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.

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

Yoko Shimada

as Lady Hanada

Mako

as Shudo Shimazaki

Tchéky Karyo

as Detective Netah

Kevan Ohtsji

as Takeshi Shimazaki

Debbie Podowski

as Customs Agent

Director:

Christophe Gans

Writer:

Christophe Gans, Roger Avary, Thierry Cazals, Kazuo Koike, Ryoichi Ikegami

Genres:

Action,Crime

Release Date:

1995 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Crying Freeman

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Yoko Shimada

as Lady Hanada

Mako

as Shudo Shimazaki

Tchéky Karyo

as Detective Netah

Kevan Ohtsji

as Takeshi Shimazaki

Debbie Podowski

as Customs Agent

Murray Lowry

as Head Customs Agent

Mikal Tang

as Koh's Driver

Jerry Wasserman

as Chief Randall

Tong Lung

as Shimazaki's Bodyguard

Kiyoto Matsumoto

as Shimazaki's Bodyguard

Paul McGillion

as Detective

Russell Ferrier

as Detective

Ravinder Toor

as Detective

Giorgio Miyashita

as Ryuji's Bodyguard

Michael Hirano

as Bedroom Yakuza

Minh Phoenix Ly

as Bedroom Yakuza

Ed Hong-Louie

as Soya Plant Supervisor

Ivy Ng

as Witch

Paul Wong

as Photographer

Floyd Faircrest

as Gallery Assassin

Victor Favrin

as Gallery Assassin

Morgan Lam

as Boy in Lobby

Brian Rogne

as Restaurant Bodyguard

Alex Diakun

as Antonio Rossi

Akio Higashio

as Yakuza Boss

Yukio Kasukawa

as Yakuza Boss

Zuien Konomura

as Priest

Mark Oki

as Mister Dogaki

Annie Lee

as Bordello Girl

Yuka Kobayashi

as Lady Hanada's Maid

Hiro Kanagawa

as Temple Yakuza

Endo Hidemine

as Temple Yakuza

Kenji Shimizu

as Smoking Yakuza

Marny Eng

as Assassin (uncredited)

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