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Jingi 19: Killing Army
The Kanto Ichienkai sways under the administration of Chairman Sakai. The fire of internal conflict did not know that Dane would die. Hitoshi and Yoshiro are taken out of the trivial mess that happened between the long-established Tatsuno group and the emerging Ginseikai. The battle between the two groups of Shima suddenly develops when Tatsuno is shot by someone. In order to suppress the runaway of Wakasugi, a member of Tatsuno who has risen in blood, Jin, who is also a former brother, persuades him. However, in the meantime, Daimon, the young head of the Ginseikai, offers to take action on the condition that Hoshiyama, the chairman of the Ginseikai, retires.
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Plot Summary
A yakuza boss, betrayed by his own men, is targeted for death. He hires a ruthless assassin to eliminate his enemies, but the assassin has his own agenda. The film follows a chaotic series of events filled with violence, dark humor, and unexpected twists as loyalties are tested and survival becomes the ultimate goal.
Critical Reception
Jingi 19: Killing Army is a cult classic known for its extreme violence, dark comedic tone, and signature Takashi Miike style. It has garnered a dedicated following among fans of extreme cinema, though its graphic nature limits its mainstream appeal. Critics often praise its audaciousness and stylistic flair, while others find it gratuitously violent.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its over-the-top gore and dark humor.
Lauded for its distinctive visual style and chaotic energy.
Criticized by some for being excessively violent and nihilistic.
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Fun Fact
Takashi Miike, known for his prolific output and extreme style, directed this film alongside numerous other projects within a short period.
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