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1996 1h 30m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 3

ThrillerAction

Synopsis

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When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. However the ruse involves the FBI in the case, and Agent Sara Daniels. However, the investigation is hampered when Yoko Sugimura of the Tokyo Police arrives to take Kaori back to her influential father. Despite their initial dislike, Sara and Yoko are forced to work together to stop Chris when his obsession is manifest with high explosives.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lori Petty
Sara Daniels
Jason London
Chris Murdoch
Yuki Amami
Yoko Sugimura
James Le Gros
Michael Killip
Michael Patten
Kurt Little
Dan Bell
Agent Friendly
George Catalano
Bomb Squad Guy
Jan D'Arcy
Tia Daniels

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Keoni Waxman
Writers: Keoni Waxman
Languages: English
Countries: Japan, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Keoni Waxman, shot by David Bridges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Walter Werzowa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Eric Strand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Lori Petty and Jason London and Yuki Amami carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0115953 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Keoni Waxman directs. David Bridges behind the camera. Walter Werzowa scores. Eric Strand cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.
4Directed by Keoni Waxman, shot by David Bridges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Walter Werzowa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Eric Strand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lori Petty and Jason London and Yuki Amami carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0115953 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.