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By Rule of Crow’s Thumb (2012): Cast

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By Rule of Crow’s Thumb is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Tadafumi Ito, starring Hiroshi Abe as Take, Non and Shingo Tsurumi. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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By Rule of Crow’s Thumb (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
Tadafumi Ito
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Thriller
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is By Rule of Crow’s Thumb About?

The premise of By Rule of Crow’s Thumb without spoilers.

Two small-time con artists, Take and Tetsu, are constantly evading a dangerous loan shark and plotting their most ambitious scheme to seek revenge and escape a life of crime. Their plans become entangled when they encounter Mahiro, a young woman Take inadvertently orphaned years ago during a failed job. Feeling responsible, Take tries to atone for his past by involving Mahiro in his cons while concealing his identity. As the plan progresses, Take realizes that secrets run deeper than he initially thought.

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Cast & crew

By Rule of Crow’s Thumb Cast & Characters

Hiroshi Abe leads the cast as Take, with Non as Mahiro and Shingo Tsurumi as Higuchi. Directed by Tadafumi Ito; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tadafumi Ito

One more film directed by Tadafumi Ito: Kazuo Umezu’s Horror Theater: Diet.

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By Rule of Crow’s Thumb Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Crow's Thumb” and “Karasu no Oyayubi”.

Also known as
  • Crow's Thumb
  • Karasu no Oyayubi
  • 乌鸦的拇指
  • 크로즈 썸
  • 烏鴉的拇指

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FAQ

By Rule of Crow’s Thumb FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of By Rule of Crow’s Thumb, each answered in a sentence.

How long is By Rule of Crow’s Thumb?

By Rule of Crow’s Thumb runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was By Rule of Crow’s Thumb released?

By Rule of Crow’s Thumb was released on November 21, 2012.

Who directed By Rule of Crow’s Thumb?

By Rule of Crow’s Thumb was directed by Tadafumi Ito.

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Who is in the cast of By Rule of Crow’s Thumb?

By Rule of Crow’s Thumb stars Hiroshi Abe as Take, Non as Mahiro and Shingo Tsurumi as Higuchi, among 16 credited actors.

Does By Rule of Crow’s Thumb have a post-credit scene?

No. By Rule of Crow’s Thumb has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is By Rule of Crow’s Thumb in?

The original language of By Rule of Crow’s Thumb is Japanese.

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