Raigyo (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Raigyo is a drama film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 75 minutes. “Baptized in blood. Consumed by guilt. Gratified by death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black clad woman murders a man that she had just met by chance through a phone sex club.
Who’s in it. Raigyo stars Moe Sakura as Noriko Takahara, Takeshi Itō as Kazuaki Takahara, Takuji Suzuki as Hiroyuki Yanai and Ryumei Homura as Michiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Raigyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raigyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raigyo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raigyo (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raigyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raigyo worth watching?
- Raigyo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raigyo?
- Raigyo stars Moe Sakura, Takeshi Itō, Takuji Suzuki, Ryumei Homura and Bunmei Tobayama.
- When was Raigyo released?
- Raigyo was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.