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Aesthetics of a Bullet (1973): Cast

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Aesthetics of a Bullet is a 1973 action crime film directed by Sadao Nakajima, starring Takuzō Kawatani, Asao Koike and Tsunehiko Watase. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Aesthetics of a Bullet (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Sadao Nakajima
Genres
Action , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aesthetics of a Bullet About?

The premise of Aesthetics of a Bullet without spoilers.

A small‑time crook who makes a living selling rabbits constantly finds himself entangled with loan sharks and the yakuza. Obsessed with rising to power, he dreams of becoming a big‑shot and ultimately chooses the dangerous path of a yakuza hitman.

Aesthetics of a Bullet Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • yakuza
  • job
  • hitman
  • organized crime
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Cast & crew

Aesthetics of a Bullet Cast

Takuzō Kawatani leads the cast, with Asao Koike and Tsunehiko Watase. Directed by Sadao Nakajima; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sadao Nakajima

More films directed by Sadao Nakajima: Love’s Twisting Path, 1750 Days of Turbulence, Appassionata and The Shogun Assassins.

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Aesthetics of a Bullet Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Teppôdama no bigaku” and “铁炮玉的美学”.

Also known as
  • Teppôdama no bigaku
  • 铁炮玉的美学
  • 鉄砲玉の美学
  • Esthétique d'une balle
  • 鐵炮玉的美學

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Aesthetics of a Bullet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aesthetics of a Bullet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aesthetics of a Bullet?

Aesthetics of a Bullet runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Aesthetics of a Bullet released?

Aesthetics of a Bullet was released on February 10, 1973.

Who directed Aesthetics of a Bullet?

Aesthetics of a Bullet was directed by Sadao Nakajima.

More films by Sadao Nakajima

Who is in the cast of Aesthetics of a Bullet?

Aesthetics of a Bullet stars Takuzō Kawatani, Asao Koike and Tsunehiko Watase, among 12 credited actors.

Does Aesthetics of a Bullet have a post-credit scene?

No. Aesthetics of a Bullet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aesthetics of a Bullet in?

The original language of Aesthetics of a Bullet is Japanese.

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