The Killing Game
1978, Japanese. Directed by Tōru Murakawa.
The second movie of Tôru Murakawa's "Game" trilogy. After making a sensational hit, a hitman has gone into hiding for five years. When he comes back he bumps into two women that he has spared five years ago. Two rival yakuza bosses hire Narumi to kill the other. Will Narumi's sense of chivalry entrap him again?
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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The Killing Game is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Details
- Released
- 2 December 1978
- Original title
- 殺人遊戯
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Koji Harima, Susumu Saji
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The Killing Game: quick answers
What should I watch before The Killing Game?
Watch The Most Dangerous Game (1978) first.
What comes after The Killing Game?
Next in the series: The Execution Game (1979) and Last Dance (2027).
Is The Killing Game worth watching?
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How long is The Killing Game?
The Killing Game runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Killing Game have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Killing Game on?
The Killing Game is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Killing Game?
If you liked The Killing Game, try Seeking Justice, Hunting Season, Tokyo Fist.
Who directed The Killing Game?
The Killing Game (1978) was directed by Tōru Murakawa and stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Yutaka Nakajima, Gajirō Satō.