Living only for today — for pleasure. A killer who gets what he wants — including death.

Vengeance Is Mine

7.5 (156 votes)• 1979• 140m•Released

Crime Drama

Storyline & Plot Summary

A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.

Production Details

Languages: Japanese

Director: Shōhei Imamura

Starring Cast: Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho, Frankie Sakai, Kazuo Kitamura, Chōchō Miyako

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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