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Crying Freeman
Action, Crime
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
View on IMDbAppeals to viewers who enjoy stylish action melodrama pairing operatic romance with assassins, criminal intrigue, and heightened comic-book violence.
- Tone
- tense, romantic, campy
- Payoff
- adrenaline, swoon
- Pacing
- brisk
- Intensity
- intense
- Structure
- linear
- Themes
- forbidden love, organized crime, identity, vengeance, artistic fascination
- Setting
- contemporary, urban East Asia and criminal underworld enclaves