Crying Freeman · 1995

Crying Freeman

«Once in a lifetime comes the perfect killer»

Christophe Gans · 102 min · Canada

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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Budget

US$6,100,000

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Production companies

August Entertainment, Toei Video Company, Toei Company, Fuji Television Network

Locations

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Filming

Vancouver

Setting

San Francisco Japón

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Cast

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  Mark Dacascos

  Yo Hinomura / Freeman

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  Julie Condra

  Emu O'Hara

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  Rae Dawn Chong

  Detective Forge

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  Byron Mann

  Koh

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  Masaya Katō

  Ryuji Hanada

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  Yoko Shimada

  Lady Hanada

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  Mako

  Shudo Shimazaki

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  Tchéky Karyo

  Detective Netah