Vengeance Is Mine
1979, Japanese. Directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Living only for today — for pleasure. A killer who gets what he wants — including death.
A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shōhei ImamuraDirector
- Ken OgataIwao Enokizu
- Mayumi OgawaHaru Asano
- Mitsuko BaishoKazuko Enokizu
- Frankie SakaiInspector Kawai
- Kazuo KitamuraShigomi Deike
- Chōchō MiyakoKayo Enokizu
- Nijiko KiyokawaHisano Asano
- Rentaro MikuniShizuo Enokizu
- Taiji TonoyamaTanejiro Shibata
- Gorō TarumiDaihachi Baba
- Moeko EzawaChiyoko Hata
- Kazuko ShirakawaSachiko
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1979
- Original title
- 復讐するは我にあり
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masaru Baba, Shunsaku Ikehata
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What Vengeance Is Mine is based on
Vengeance Is Mine is adapted from a novel.
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Vengeance Is Mine: quick answers
Is Vengeance Is Mine worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Vengeance Is Mine?
Vengeance Is Mine runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Vengeance Is Mine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Vengeance Is Mine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Vengeance Is Mine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Vengeance Is Mine is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Vengeance Is Mine on?
Vengeance Is Mine is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Vengeance Is Mine?
If you liked Vengeance Is Mine, try Gate of Flesh, High and Low, Tokyo Drifter.
Who directed Vengeance Is Mine?
Vengeance Is Mine (1979) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho.
What is Vengeance Is Mine based on?
Vengeance Is Mine is adapted from a novel.