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The Hovering Blade (2009): Cast & Box Office

The Hovering Blade (2009) movie poster

The Hovering Blade is a 2009 drama directed by Shoichi Mashiko, starring Akira Terao as Shigeki Nagamine, Hatsuo Yamaya and Houka Kinoshita. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide.

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The Hovering Blade (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Shoichi Mashiko
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hovering Blade About?

The premise of The Hovering Blade without spoilers.

After his teenage daughter is brutally raped and murdered, a grieving single father embarks on a vengeful quest against the youths responsible. His relentless pursuit turns into a deadly cat‑and‑mouse chase, pitting him not only against the perpetrators but also drawing the police into a tense, high‑stakes confrontation.

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Cast & crew

The Hovering Blade Cast & Characters

Akira Terao leads the cast as Shigeki Nagamine, with Hatsuo Yamaya as Takaaki Kijima and Houka Kinoshita. Directed by Shoichi Mashiko; 14 actors are credited in all.

Box office

The Hovering Blade Box Office

The Hovering Blade grossed $5.1 million worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.1M

International
$5.1M
Videos

The Hovering Blade Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Hovering Blade.

The Hovering Blade 2009 Movie Trailer
Details

The Hovering Blade Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Samayou Yaiba” and “彷徨之刃”.

Also known as
  • Samayou Yaiba
  • 彷徨之刃
  • 방황하는 칼날

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The Hovering Blade FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Hovering Blade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hovering Blade?

The Hovering Blade runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Hovering Blade released?

The Hovering Blade was released on October 10, 2009.

Who directed The Hovering Blade?

The Hovering Blade was directed by Shoichi Mashiko.

Who is in the cast of The Hovering Blade?

The Hovering Blade stars Akira Terao as Shigeki Nagamine, Hatsuo Yamaya as Takaaki Kijima and Houka Kinoshita, among 14 credited actors.

How much did The Hovering Blade make at the box office?

The Hovering Blade grossed $5.1 million worldwide.

Does The Hovering Blade have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hovering Blade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Hovering Blade in?

The original language of The Hovering Blade is Japanese.

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