The Youth Killer
1976, Japanese. Directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa.
Though his parents help him run the family business, Jun still feels persecuted by their love; when they bar him from meeting with his girlfriend, tensions increase.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kazuhiko HasegawaDirector
- Yutaka MizutaniJun Saiki
- Mieko HaradaKeiko Tsuneyota
- Etsuko IchiharaJun's Mother
- Ryōhei UchidaJun's Father
- Kazuko ShirakawaKeiko's Mother
- Jun EtohMichio Miyata
- Kaori MomoiIkuko Ishikawa
- Takeo ChiiToru Hidaka
- Kazuhiko HasegawaFather at the Beach
- Go HasegawaSon at the Beach
- Sue MitobeFisherwoman
- Chigusa TakayamaFisherwoman
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1976
- Original title
- 青春の殺人者
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tsutomu Tamura
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What The Youth Killer is based on
The Youth Killer is adapted from a short story.
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How long is The Youth Killer?
The Youth Killer runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Youth Killer have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Youth Killer on?
The Youth Killer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 October 1976. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Youth Killer?
If you liked The Youth Killer, try The Parts You Lose, Run, 180.
Who directed The Youth Killer?
The Youth Killer (1976) was directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa and stars Yutaka Mizutani, Mieko Harada, Etsuko Ichihara.
What is The Youth Killer based on?
The Youth Killer is adapted from a short story.