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Serpent’s Path (1998): Cast

Serpent’s Path (1998) movie poster

Serpent’s Path is a 1998 crime thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, starring Teruyuki Kagawa as Miyashita, Shirō Shimomoto and Show Aikawa. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Serpent’s Path (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Serpent’s Path About?

The premise of Serpent’s Path without spoilers.

Violence escalates when a grieving father, a former low‑level yakuza, hunts the man he thinks kidnapped and killed his daughter. Aided by a mysterious acquaintance, he kidnaps his suspected target, only to discover that other parties are also involved in the tragedy.

Serpent’s Path Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • revenge
  • daughter
  • yakuza
  • friend
  • man
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Cast & crew

Serpent’s Path Cast & Characters

Teruyuki Kagawa leads the cast as Miyashita, with Shirō Shimomoto as Hiyama and Show Aikawa as Nijima. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Serpent’s Path Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Serpent’s Path.

Trailer - 蛇の道 (1998)
Details

Serpent’s Path Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Hebi no michi” and “The Serpent’s Path”.

Also known as
  • Hebi no michi
  • The Serpent’s Path
  • 蛇之道
  • 뱀의 길
  • La senda de la serpiente
  • Тропа змеи
  • เส้นทางงูพิษ

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FAQ

Serpent’s Path FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Serpent’s Path, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Serpent’s Path?

Serpent’s Path runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Serpent’s Path released?

Serpent’s Path was released on February 21, 1998.

Who directed Serpent’s Path?

Serpent’s Path was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

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Who is in the cast of Serpent’s Path?

Serpent’s Path stars Teruyuki Kagawa as Miyashita, Shirō Shimomoto as Hiyama and Show Aikawa as Nijima, among 15 credited actors.

Does Serpent’s Path have a post-credit scene?

No. Serpent’s Path has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Serpent’s Path in?

The original language of Serpent’s Path is Japanese.

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