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Ankou (1991)

Original title: あんこう

1991-01-01 · 1h 36m · JA
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A Japanese erotic thriller from the early 90s. Ankou follows a man thrust into the violent underworld of organized crime as he seeks retribution for a personal tragedy. The protagonist's journey through betrayal, moral conflicts, and intense action drives the narrative, as he battles not only physical adversaries but also the darker aspects of his own nature.

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Masato ItouDirector

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Shōji IshibashiShōji IshibashiTetsuo IshidateTetsuo IshidateAnkouSakae UmezuSakae UmezuKimiko ObaKimiko ObaAki

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Genre affinityMystery · Crime · ThrillerNarrative complexityMysteryDirector preference429836Actor preference570272 · 429788 · 335966Country preferenceJpDecade preference1990

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What is Ankou about?

A Japanese erotic thriller from the early 90s. Ankou follows a man thrust into the violent underworld of organized crime as he seeks retribution for a personal tragedy. The protagonist's journey through betrayal, moral conflicts, and intense action drives the narrative, as he battles not only physical adversaries but also the darker aspects of his own nature.

How long is Ankou?

Ankou has a runtime of 96 minutes.