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Pistol Opera (2003): Ratings

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Pistol Opera is a 2003 action drama directed by Seijun Suzuki. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Metascore
75
Pistol Opera (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Seijun Suzuki
Genres
Action , Drama , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pistol Opera About?

The premise of Pistol Opera without spoilers.

In a dystopian world where survival hinges on ruthless efficiency, a skilled assassin battles rival operatives vying for dominance. Amidst a flurry of bullets and shifting allegiances, she must utilize every skill and strategy to stay alive and ascend the perilous ranks of a cutthroat hierarchy. Her determination is tested as she fights to secure her position at the very top.

Pistol Opera Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
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  • assassin
  • japanese film
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  • surrealism
  • stabbed in the head
  • stabbed in the back
+22 more
  • stabbed in the hand
  • japanese girl
  • woman in black
  • swimming dog
  • waterfall
  • masked woman
  • kimono
  • shooting a girl
  • hell
  • guillotine
  • girls with guns
  • female nudity
  • onsen
  • candy cinema
  • pistol
  • wig
  • wheelchair
  • hitwoman
  • rifle
  • foreign film
  • yakuza
  • avant garde
Crew

The Director of Pistol Opera

Directed by Seijun Suzuki.

Ratings

Pistol Opera Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Pistol Opera 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

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FAQ

Pistol Opera FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Pistol Opera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pistol Opera?

Pistol Opera runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Pistol Opera released?

Pistol Opera was released on June 13, 2003.

Who directed Pistol Opera?

Pistol Opera was directed by Seijun Suzuki.

More films by Seijun Suzuki

How is Pistol Opera rated?

Pistol Opera has 6.3/10 on IMDb and 75 on Metacritic.

Does Pistol Opera have a post-credit scene?

No. Pistol Opera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pistol Opera in?

The original language of Pistol Opera is Japanese.

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