Kill the Killer! (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1961, Kill the Killer! is a crime, thriller and action film directed by Kōzō Saeki, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. JA woman is witness to a murder but flees the scene, leaving behind only a handkerchief with her name, Rie, embroidered upon it. Police race to find her before the yakuza can track her down.
Who’s in it. Kill the Killer! stars Yōsuke Natsuki as Ben, Kumi Mizuno as Rie (owner of “Seine” dress shop), Tatsuya Mihashi as Fujimura and Michiyo Tamaki as Sanae (waitress at “Fancy”), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Kill the Killer! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kill the Killer! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kill the Killer! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kill the Killer! (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kill the Killer! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kill the Killer! worth watching?
- Kill the Killer! holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kill the Killer!?
- Kill the Killer! stars Yōsuke Natsuki, Kumi Mizuno, Tatsuya Mihashi, Michiyo Tamaki and Keiko Awaji.
- When was Kill the Killer! released?
- Kill the Killer! was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.