Branded to Kill (1967): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1967 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1967, Branded to Kill is an action and krimi film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 91 minutes. “Beruf Mörder” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Wilde Schießereien, präzise Auftragsmorde: Hanada führt ein aufregendes Leben. Er liebt seine Frau und den Duft von kochendem Reis. Er ist einer der besten Killer – Killer Nr. 3, um genau zu sein. Eines Tages tritt die mysteriöse Misako in Hanadas Leben und erteilt ihm einen fatalen Auftrag. Hanadas Alptraum beginnt: Er versagt und das Opfer überlebt. Nun ist ihm sein eigenes Syndikat auf den Fersen, seine Frau verrät ihn und Killer Nr. 1 fordert ihn zu einem Zweikampf auf Leben und Tod.

Who’s in it. Branded to Kill stars Joe Shishido as Gorô Hanada, Kōji Nanbara as No. 1, Isao Tamagawa as Michihiko Yabuhara and Annu Mari as Misako Nakajô, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Branded to Kill has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Branded to Kill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Branded to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Branded to Kill (1967)?
In USA, Branded to Kill is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Branded to Kill worth watching?
Branded to Kill holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Branded to Kill?
Branded to Kill stars Joe Shishido, Kōji Nanbara, Isao Tamagawa, Annu Mari and Mariko Ogawa.
When was Branded to Kill released?
Branded to Kill was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.