009-1: The End of the Beginning (2013): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
009-1: The End of the Beginning is a 2013 sci-fi action film directed by Koichi Sakamoto, starring Naoto Takenaka as 020, Boss of Agent 009-1, Minehiro Kinomoto and Mayuko Iwasa. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes. Stream it on Crunchyroll and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Koichi Sakamoto
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Ishimori Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 009-1: The End of the Beginning About?
The premise of 009-1: The End of the Beginning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a universe where the Cold War persists and technological warfare rapidly advances, the cyborg spy Mylene Hoffman, of the 00 Organization, finds herself embroiled in a high-stakes game of espionage. She was engineered to be the ultimate killing machine, possessing a heart of steel as she confronts agents from the Eastern bloc. The film explores her journey and the dangers she faces in this era of escalating conflict and advanced weaponry.
Where to Watch 009-1: The End of the Beginning
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009-1: The End of the Beginning Cast & Characters
Naoto Takenaka leads the cast as 020, Boss of Agent 009-1, with Minehiro Kinomoto as Chris / Paul Hoffman and Mayuko Iwasa as Cyborg 009-1 / Mylene Hoffman. Directed by Koichi Sakamoto; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Koichi Sakamoto
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Naoto Takenaka as 020, Boss of Agent 009-1 - Minehiro Kinomoto as Chris / Paul Hoffman
- Mayuko Iwasa as Cyborg 009-1 / Mylene Hoffman
- Minami Tsukui as Eastern Bloc Agent #3
Also Starring in 009-1: The End of the Beginning
· 10 more- Sanae Hitomi Eastern Bloc Agent #1
- Ayumi Shimozono Eastern Bloc Agent #2
- Ryohei Abe Stinger
- Shizuka Midorikawa Butterfly
- Aya Sugimoto Dr. Klein
- Nao Nagasawa Miriam
- Hirotaro Honda Alan Lau
- Mao Ichimichi Cherine
- Kazutoshi Yokoyama SMA Officer
- Mami Abe 020's Secretary
009-1: The End of the Beginning Plot Summary
What happens in 009-1: The End of the Beginning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against a world teeming with Cold War tension, the West Bloc and the East Bloc wage a covert war over J Country, where espionage is the norm and access to power is often a matter of skill and nerve. Agent 009-1, Mayuko Iwasa, is a cyborg operative raised by the 00 Department to serve the Western Bloc. Her latest assignment drags her deep into the underworld orbit of Stinger, an enigmatic boss whose grip on the city’s shadows is as tight as his loyalties are fluid. As she closes in, she must navigate a maze of betrayals, guarded facilities, and a web of allies who aren’t sure where their true loyalties lie.
Full summary
The whole story of 009-1: The End of the Beginning, scene by scene
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Cars in 009-1: The End of the Beginning
3 cars on screen, including the 2007 Ducati Hypermotard and the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210.
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Boyertown Merchandiser Background role
009-1: The End of the Beginning Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “009 no 1: The end of the beginning” and “009 no 1 Zero Zero Ku no Ichi”.
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- 009 no 1: The end of the beginning
- 009 no 1 Zero Zero Ku no Ichi
- 009-01 - The end of the beginning
- Cyborg 009-1: The End of the Beginning
- 009-1: Конец начала
- 사이보그 프린세스
- 009ノ1 THE END OF BEGINNING
- 009-1: A kezdet vége
- 009 ノ1 还未开始就已结束
- Nữ Điệp Viên 009
- 009-1 สายลับสาวรหัสพิฆาต
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009-1: The End of the Beginning FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of 009-1: The End of the Beginning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 009-1: The End of the Beginning?
009-1: The End of the Beginning runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was 009-1: The End of the Beginning released?
009-1: The End of the Beginning was released on September 7, 2013.
Who directed 009-1: The End of the Beginning?
009-1: The End of the Beginning was directed by Koichi Sakamoto.
More films by Koichi Sakamoto Who is in the cast of 009-1: The End of the Beginning?
009-1: The End of the Beginning stars Naoto Takenaka as 020, Boss of Agent 009-1, Minehiro Kinomoto as Chris / Paul Hoffman and Mayuko Iwasa as Cyborg 009-1 / Mylene Hoffman, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch 009-1: The End of the Beginning?
In the US, 009-1: The End of the Beginning is streaming on Crunchyroll, Hoopla and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does 009-1: The End of the Beginning have a post-credit scene?
No. 009-1: The End of the Beginning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 009-1: The End of the Beginning in?
The original language of 009-1: The End of the Beginning is Japanese.
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