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The Fable

  • 20192019
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.4K
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The Fable (2019)
Trained as a ruthless assassin since childhood, a mob hitman is ordered to become a normal law-abiding citizen.
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Trained as a ruthless assassin since childhood, a mob hitman is ordered to become a normal law-abiding citizen.Trained as a ruthless assassin since childhood, a mob hitman is ordered to become a normal law-abiding citizen.Trained as a ruthless assassin since childhood, a mob hitman is ordered to become a normal law-abiding citizen.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kan Eguchi
  • Writers
    • Katsuhisa Minami(original manga)
    • Watanabe Yusuke(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jun'ichi Okada
    • Fumino Kimura
    • Mizuki Yamamoto
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kan Eguchi
  • Writers
    • Katsuhisa Minami(original manga)
    • Watanabe Yusuke(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jun'ichi Okada
    • Fumino Kimura
    • Mizuki Yamamoto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:31
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    Jun'ichi Okada in The Fable (2019)
    Mizuki Yamamoto in The Fable (2019)
    Fumino Kimura in The Fable (2019)
    Jun'ichi Okada, Kôichi Satô, Yûya Yagira, Ken Yasuda, Fumino Kimura, Osamu Mukai, Sôta Fukushi, and Mizuki Yamamoto in The Fable (2019)

    Top cast

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    Jun'ichi Okada
    Jun'ichi Okada
    • Akira Satoas Akira Sato…
    Fumino Kimura
    Fumino Kimura
    • Yokoas Yoko
    Mizuki Yamamoto
    Mizuki Yamamoto
    • Misakias Misaki
    Sôta Fukushi
    Sôta Fukushi
    • Contract Killer Fudoas Contract Killer Fudo
    Yûya Yagira
    Yûya Yagira
    • Kojimaas Kojima
    Osamu Mukai
    Osamu Mukai
    • Sunagawaas Sunagawa
    Kôichi Satô
    Kôichi Satô
    • Bossas Boss
    Zuimaro Awashima
    • Matsuzawaas Matsuzawa
    Ryan Drees
    Ryan Drees
    Shingo Fujimori
    • Yuki Kawaias Yuki Kawai
    Janryu Fujiwara
    • Yakuza Memberas Yakuza Member
    Toranosuke Katô
    Ryô Kimura
    • Kudoas Kudo
    Ryôka Minamide
    • Akira Sato (young)as Akira Sato (young)
    Ken Mitsuishi
    • Hamadaas Hamada
    Ian Moore
    Moro Morooka
    Moro Morooka
    • Restaurant Manageras Restaurant Manager
    Seiji Rokkaku
    • Bar Masteras Bar Master
    • Director
      • Kan Eguchi
    • Writers
      • Katsuhisa Minami(original manga)
      • Watanabe Yusuke(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Since childhood he was reared to be a cold blooded killer who knows no mercy. He is an independent man now - and an assassin who commands a high price for his service. He is known as The Fable. Yet, he takes a sabbatical and moves to Osaka where he picks up the pseudonym Sato Akira. —aghaemi
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The film was part of the line-up at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Toronto, Canada in 2019.
    • Connections
      Followed by The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Born This Way
      Written by Lady Gaga
      Performed by Lady Gaga
      Under License from Universal Music Japan

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Cool and Smart action Film
    Deliciously funny, action packed flick with comments on what's considered relevant I'm social behavior. Sarcastic and very efficient!
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    • roger-99-171599
    • Jul 11, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2019 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Фэйбл
    • Production companies
      • Aeon Entertainment
      • Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company (CTV)
      • Fukuoka Broadcasting System (FBS)
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,183,043
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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