Crying Freeman

About Crying Freeman

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.

Christophe Gans's Crying Freeman is a 1995 crime film. The film is filed under killer, artist, falling in love, and yakuza.

Mark Dacascos takes the lead as Yo Hinomura, Julie Condra as Emu O'Hara, Rae Dawn Chong as Detective Forge, and Byron Mann as Koh. Released in April 1995, it runs 102 minutes.

The screenplay is by Christophe Gans and Roger Avary. Production companies include Fuji Television Network and TFC. It is adapted from a manga.

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, The Violence Action, and Alita: Battle Angel make useful companions to Crying Freeman, all filed under hitman and based on manga. TMDB voters put it at 6.4 out of 10 across 378 votes.