directed by: Seijun Suzuki, year: 1967
actors: Joe Shishido, Koji Nanbara, Annu Mari

Branded to Kill is a surreal and stylish Japanese film noir directed by Seijun Suzuki. The film follows the story of Goro Hanada, a hitman who is ranked as the third-best assassin in the yakuza underworld. After a botched assignment, he becomes the target of his employers and a mysterious rival hitman. The film is renowned for its avant-garde style, unconventional narrative, and striking visual compositions, making it a cult classic in the crime genre.

Crime, Film Noir, Yakuza, Surreal, Cult Classic