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Imprint (2006): Cast

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Imprint is a 2006 horror film directed by Takashi Miike, starring Toshie Negishi as Madame of the House, Billy Drago and Youki Kudoh. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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Imprint (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
Takashi Miike
Genre
Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Imprint About?

The premise of Imprint without spoilers.

An American journalist travels to 19th‑century Japan to find the prostitute he once loved, only to learn the physical and existential horror that befell her after he left. He is warned to watch his mouth, yet his obsession drives him onward, confronting a bleak reality that shatters his romanticized memories.

Imprint Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • extreme violence
  • figernail torture
  • shocksploitation
  • rape and revenge
  • rape
  • revenge
  • man punches a woman
  • prison
  • insanity
  • courtesan
  • framed for crime
  • stolen ring
+38 more
  • mid 1800s
  • sold into prostitution
  • planted evidence
  • sex scene
  • hairpin
  • 19th century
  • abandonment
  • needle pushed under a fingernail
  • abortionist
  • false accusation of crime
  • suspension
  • woman bound and gagged
  • mother daughter relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • buddhist priest
  • splatter horror
  • prostitute
  • japan
  • journalist
  • island
  • sake
  • death
  • murder
  • husband hits wife
  • suicide
  • hanging by one's neck
  • urinating on self
  • jade ring
  • suspended by arms
  • gagged
  • close up of eyes
  • facial scar
  • lost love
  • female singer
  • shamisen
  • floating body
  • shackles
  • shot multiple times
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Cast & crew

Imprint Cast & Characters

Toshie Negishi leads the cast as Madame of the House, with Billy Drago as Christopher and Youki Kudoh as Woman. Directed by Takashi Miike; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Takashi Miike

More films directed by Takashi Miike, best-rated first: Sham, Blade of the Immortal, 13 Assassins and First Love.

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Videos

Imprint Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Imprint.

Masters of Horror - Imprint - trailer
Details

Imprint Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “La Maison des Sévices” and “Sulle tracce del terrore - Imprint”.

Also known as
  • La Maison des Sévices
  • Sulle tracce del terrore - Imprint
  • Отпечаток
  • Masters of Horror: Imprint
  • インプリント ~ぼっけえ、きょうてえ~
  • Inpurinto ~bokke kyote~
  • 鬼妓回忆录
  • インプリント ぼっけえ、きょうてえ
  • Huella
  • 마스터즈 오브 호러 에피소드 13 - 임프린트
  • A Horror Mesterei: Rémkép
  • インプリント〜ぼっけえ、きょうてえ〜
+1 more
  • 鬼妓回憶錄

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FAQ

Imprint FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Imprint?

Imprint runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was Imprint released?

Imprint was released on February 25, 2006.

Who directed Imprint?

Imprint was directed by Takashi Miike.

More films by Takashi Miike

Who is in the cast of Imprint?

Imprint stars Toshie Negishi as Madame of the House, Billy Drago as Christopher and Youki Kudoh as Woman, among 11 credited actors.

Does Imprint have a post-credit scene?

No. Imprint has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Imprint in?

The original language of Imprint is Japanese.

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