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Izo (2004)

Izo (2004)

IZO
128 minutes JA Action , Drama , Fantasy
The world never can be changed.
Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.
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Production companies: KSS, Excellent Film, Izo Partners, Office Kitano
Production countries: Japan

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