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Horror thriller

The Frame (2000): Cast

The Frame (2000) movie poster

The Frame is a 2000 horror thriller directed by Satoshi Isaka, starring Hitomi Kuroki as Yoko Endo, Takanori Jinnai and Akira Nakao. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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The Frame (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Satoshi Isaka
Genres
Thriller , Horror , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Frame About?

The premise of The Frame without spoilers.

Reporter Yuko, a cold‑hearted TV news editor played by Hitomi Kuroki, is approached by a mysterious official from the PTT Ministry who gives her a videotape exposing a university’s bribery of a government figure to permit a massive media merger. After she broadcasts the damning footage, senior bureaucrat Aso (Takanori Jinnai) is forced out, and Yuko soon finds herself the target of a ruthless tabloid smear campaign.

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Cast & crew

The Frame Cast & Characters

Hitomi Kuroki leads the cast as Yoko Endo, with Takanori Jinnai as Kimihiko Aso and Akira Nakao as Hirofumi Arikawa. Directed by Satoshi Isaka; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Satoshi Isaka

More films directed by Satoshi Isaka: Walking My Life, g@me. and Focus.

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Details

The Frame Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Hasen no Malice” and “파선의 마리스”.

Also known as
  • Hasen no Malice
  • 파선의 마리스

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FAQ

The Frame FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Frame?

The Frame runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was The Frame released?

The Frame was released on March 11, 2000.

Who directed The Frame?

The Frame was directed by Satoshi Isaka.

More films by Satoshi Isaka

Who is in the cast of The Frame?

The Frame stars Hitomi Kuroki as Yoko Endo, Takanori Jinnai as Kimihiko Aso and Akira Nakao as Hirofumi Arikawa, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Frame have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Frame in?

The original language of The Frame is Japanese.

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