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The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express (2001): Cast

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The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express is a 2001 mystery film directed by Hisashi Kimura, starring Jun Matsumoto as Kindaichi Hajime, Shigeru Muroi and Takashi Naito. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Hisashi Kimura
Genre
Mystery
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express About?

The premise of The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express without spoilers.

When the leader of the traveling magician troupe “Magical Fantasy” is slain aboard a train bound for Hokkaido, high‑school detective Kindaichi, who happens to be a passenger, immediately takes on the investigation. As clues surface, the victim’s body vanishes, reappears, and additional bodies are discovered, deepening the mystery.

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Cast & crew

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express Cast & Characters

Jun Matsumoto leads the cast as Kindaichi Hajime, with Shigeru Muroi as Hajime's mother and Takashi Naito as Tsuyoshi Kenmochi. Directed by Hisashi Kimura; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hisashi Kimura

More films directed by Hisashi Kimura: Bakuryū Sentai Abarenjā 20th: Yurusa Rezaru Abare, Sadako DX, 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie and 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: SP.

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The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “金田一少年事件簿:魔术列车杀人事件” and “Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo: Majutsu Ressha Satsujin Jiken”.

Also known as
  • 金田一少年事件簿:魔术列车杀人事件
  • Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo: Majutsu Ressha Satsujin Jiken
  • Thám tử trung học Kindaichi: Án mạng trên chuyến tàu ma thuật
  • 金田一少年事件簿:魔術列車殺人事件

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The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express?

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express released?

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express was released on March 25, 2001.

Who directed The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express?

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express was directed by Hisashi Kimura.

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Who is in the cast of The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express?

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express stars Jun Matsumoto as Kindaichi Hajime, Shigeru Muroi as Hajime's mother and Takashi Naito as Tsuyoshi Kenmochi, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express have a post-credit scene?

No. The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express in?

The original language of The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express is Japanese.

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