A Human Murder Weapon
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A Human Murder Weapon is a 1992 Japanese film directed by Takashi Miike
. This is the first of many Miike films to be based on manga
, in this case one by Ikki Kajiwara
.
Takashi Miike
is a highly prolific and controversial Japanese filmmaker. He has directed over seventy theatrical, video, and television productions since his debut in 1991. In the years 2001 and 2002 alone, Miike is credited with directing fifteen productions...
. This is the first of many Miike films to be based on manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
, in this case one by Ikki Kajiwara
Ikki Kajiwara
was a Japanese author, manga writer, and film producer, also known under the pseudonym . His real name is . The pseudonym was used since he was writing for a rival magazine at the time. Having multiple names would not allow overlaps by the two magazines...
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Cast
- Megumi KudoMegumi KudoMegumi Takayama, better known under her stage and maiden name , and by her nickname Kudome, is a Japanese entertainment personality, and was a professional wrestler who worked most of her career for Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling....
- Yoshika Maedomari
- Hisao Maki as Teacher Omoto (voice)
- Chika Matsui
- Daisuke Nagekura as Jin
- Atsushi OnitaAtsushi OnitaAtsushi Onita is a Japanese former politician and active professional wrestler best known for his work in Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling...
as Himself - Eisaku Shindô
- Combat ToyodaCombat Toyoda, better known by her ring name , is a retired Japanese professional wrestler who wrestled in Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling most of her career.-All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling :...