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Bunraku

Bunraku

Thriller · Action · Drama · 2010

In a world with no guns, a mysterious drifter, a bartender and a young samurai plot revenge against a ruthless leader and his army of thugs, headed by nine diverse and deadly assassins.

Movie details

Bunraku

“A civilized weapon for uncivilized times”

2010 Thriller · Action · Drama 2h 5m

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5.8 / 10

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In a world with no guns, a mysterious drifter, a bartender and a young samurai plot revenge against a ruthless leader and his army of thugs, headed by nine diverse and deadly assassins.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Guy Moshe

Written by

Guy Moshe · Boaz Davidson

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

The Drifter

Demi Moore

Demi Moore

Alexandra

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

The Bartender

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Nicola

GACKT

GACKT

Yoshi

Shun Sugata

Shun Sugata

Uncle

Jordi Mollà

Jordi Mollà

Valentine

Court is in session

Put Bunraku on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.