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Philosophy Of a Knife (2008): Cast

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Philosophy Of a Knife is a 2008 horror documentary directed by Andrey Iskanov, starring Anatoly Protasov, Manoush and Irina Nikitina. It runs 4 hours 9 minutes.

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Philosophy Of a Knife (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 9m (249 min)
Director
Andrey Iskanov
Genres
Documentary , Horror , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Philosophy Of a Knife About?

The premise of Philosophy Of a Knife without spoilers.

God created Heaven. Man created Hell. This documentary traces the true history of Japan’s Unit 731, from its inception in the 1930s through its dissolution in 1945, and follows the post‑war Khabarovsk trials of its doctors. Eyewitness Anatoly Protasov, a former physician and military translator, presents newly uncovered testimony and evidence.

Philosophy Of a Knife Themes & Keywords

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  • macabre
  • bloodbath
  • brutality
  • cold weather
  • dead body
  • death
  • decapitation
  • evil
  • execution
  • feeling cold
  • katana sword
  • nudity
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  • penis
  • scream
  • screaming
  • screaming in horror
  • screaming in pain
  • sinister
  • suffering
  • torment
  • torture victim
  • violent death
  • amputation
  • arm amputation
  • blood splatter
  • degradation
  • dental torture
  • head blown off
  • inhumanity
  • oppression
  • shot in the head
  • splatter
  • anguish
  • barbarism
  • cockroach
  • cold water
  • decomposing body
  • desperation
  • disembowelment
  • female torture victim
  • forced to strip
  • mercilessness
  • nightmare
  • skinning off human flesh
  • disfigurement
  • bloodshed
  • hell
  • pain
  • tongue cut out
  • vivisection
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Cast & crew

Philosophy Of a Knife Cast & Characters

Anatoly Protasov leads the cast, with Manoush as The Female Nurse #1 (voice) and Irina Nikitina as The Pregnant Girl. Directed by Andrey Iskanov; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Philosophy Of a Knife Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Philosophy Of a Knife.

Philosophy Of A Knife (2008) Trailer
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Philosophy Of a Knife Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Egy Kés Filozófiája” and “Unité 731”.

Also known as
  • Egy Kés Filozófiája
  • Unité 731
  • ナイフの哲学
  • Философия ножа
  • Filosofia de Uma Faca
  • 刀的哲学

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Philosophy Of a Knife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Philosophy Of a Knife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Philosophy Of a Knife?

Philosophy Of a Knife runs 4 hours 9 minutes (249 minutes).

When was Philosophy Of a Knife released?

Philosophy Of a Knife was released on July 8, 2008.

Who directed Philosophy Of a Knife?

Philosophy Of a Knife was directed by Andrey Iskanov.

More films by Andrey Iskanov

Who is in the cast of Philosophy Of a Knife?

Philosophy Of a Knife stars Anatoly Protasov, Manoush as The Female Nurse #1 (voice) and Irina Nikitina as The Pregnant Girl, among 17 credited actors.

Does Philosophy Of a Knife have a post-credit scene?

No. Philosophy Of a Knife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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