Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 (2007)

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 - Movie Information

• Original Title: 必殺仕事人2007
• Release Year: 2007
• Directed by: Shigeru Ishihara
• Type: Movie
• Genres: TV Movie
• Runtime: 2h 38m
• Original Language: Japanese
• Spoken Languages: Japanese
• Production Companies: Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, TV Asahi, Shochiku
• Production Countries: Japan

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 - Plot

A violent fire one evening kills a husband and wife couple and burns their Kazusaya rice shop to ashes. Their daughter Sachi manages to make it out alive, but she claims the fire was set by henchmen from the rival Harimaya shop who abducted her sister. After policeman Watanabe Shogoro hears her story, he begins investigating the case, but desperate to avenge her parents' deaths, Sachi later enlists the aid of a mysterious woman who offers to kill Harimaya for a price. Watanabe soon discovers that there is more to this case than meets the eye.

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Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

• Shigeru Ishihara

Main Cast

• Noriyuki Higashiyama
• Masahiro Matsuoka
• Tadayoshi Okura
• Asami Mizukawa
• Seiji Fukushi
• Takashi Ukaji
• Yoko Nogiwa
• Noriko Nakagoshi
• Mari Shiraki
• Kin Sugai

Writers

• Toshio Terada

Producers

• Isao Takeda

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 - FAQs

What is Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 about?

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 follows a deadly arson attack that destroys a rice shop and kills its owners. Their surviving daughter seeks vengeance, enlisting secret assassins for hire, while policeman Watanabe Shogoro investigates a conspiracy far deeper than a simple rivalry between merchants.

Is Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 part of a larger franchise?

Yes. Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 belongs to the long-running Hissatsu (必殺) franchise, a beloved Japanese jidaigeki series that began in the 1970s. The franchise is known for its recurring theme of shadowy assassins dispensing justice outside the law in Edo-period Japan.

Who directed Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007?

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 was directed by Shigeru Ishihara, a seasoned Japanese television director with extensive experience in the jidaigeki genre. The film was produced in association with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, TV Asahi, and Shochiku.

Who are the main actors in Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007?

The film stars Noriyuki Higashiyama as policeman Watanabe Shogoro, alongside Masahiro Matsuoka, Tadayoshi Okura, Asami Mizukawa, Seiji Fukushi, Takashi Ukaji, Yoko Nogiwa, Noriko Nakagoshi, Mari Shiraki, and Kin Sugai in supporting roles.

What genre is Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007?

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 is a jidaigeki TV movie — a Japanese period drama set in the Edo era. It blends crime investigation, revenge narrative, and samurai-era intrigue, following the tradition of the long-running Hissatsu franchise on TV Asahi.

How long is Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007?

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes). As a special TV movie, it is considerably longer than a standard episode of the franchise, offering an expanded story with a more elaborate plot and larger cast.

What are similar movies to Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007?

Fans of Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 may enjoy Reigen Ohatsu ~ Furueru Iwa ~, Kumokiri Nizaemon: The Great Bandit, Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding, Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara, Samurai Justice: The Female Bodyguard, and Kanei Chronicles — all jidaigeki titles with similar period drama themes.

Who wrote the screenplay for Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007?

The screenplay for Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 was written by Toshio Terada, a writer closely associated with the Hissatsu franchise. The film was produced by Isao Takeda, with music composed by Masaaki Hirao, a frequent collaborator on the series.

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