Philosophy of a Knife
2008, English. Directed by Andrey Iskanov.
God created Heaven. Man created Hell.
The true history of Japanese Unit 731, from its beginnings in the 1930s to its demise in 1945, and the subsequent trials in Khabarovsk, USSR, of many of the Japanese doctors from Unit 731. The facts are told, and previously unknown evidence is revealed by an eyewitness to these events, former doctor and military translator, Anatoly Protasov.
- Runtime
- 4h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Cast & crew
- Andrey IskanovDirector
- Tomoya OkamotoThe Officer #2
- Elena ProbatovaThe Favorite Girl
- Anatoly ProtasovHimself
- Tetsuro SakagamiThe Officer #1
- Artem SeleznyovThe Frostbite Experiment Man
- Victor SilkinThe Old Surgeon
- Dmitriy SkripnikThe Captured Airplane Pilot
- Alyona StrebkovaThe Dental Torture Girl
- Anna SubbotinaThe Insect Experiment Girl
- Stephen TiptonHistorical Commentary (voice)
- Irina ZenkinaThe Syphilis Experiment Girl
- Yukari FujimotoThe Female Nurse #1
Details
- Released
- 8 July 2008
- Original title
- Философия ножа
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Andrey Iskanov
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Philosophy of a Knife: quick answers
Is Philosophy of a Knife worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Philosophy of a Knife?
Philosophy of a Knife runs 249 minutes (4h 9m).
Does Philosophy of a Knife have a post-credits scene?
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Philosophy of a Knife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Philosophy of a Knife is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Philosophy of a Knife on?
Philosophy of a Knife isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 July 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Philosophy of a Knife?
If you liked Philosophy of a Knife, try Terror in the Aisles, Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, In Search of Darkness: Part II.
Who directed Philosophy of a Knife?
Philosophy of a Knife (2008) was directed by Andrey Iskanov and stars Tomoya Okamoto, Elena Probatova, Anatoly Protasov.