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Wasabi

Wasabi

For those who take their action raw.

20016.71h 34m

Overview

Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace.

Directed by Gérard Krawczyk
Written by Luc Besson
Produced by Luc Besson
Box OfficeBudget: $15.3MRevenue: $10.4M

Top Cast

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Hubert Fiorentini

Hirosue Ryoko

Hirosue Ryoko

Yumi Yoshimido

Michel Muller

Michel Muller

Maurice 'Momo'

Carole Bouquet

Carole Bouquet

Sofia

Yoshi Oida

Yoshi Oida

Takanawa 'Zébra'

Christian Sinniger

Christian Sinniger

'Le Squale'

Alexandre Brik

Alexandre Brik

Irène

Jean-Marc Montalto

Jean-Marc Montalto

Olivier

Véronique Balme

Véronique Balme

Betty

Fabio Zenoni

Fabio Zenoni

Josy

Themes & Keywords

police brutalityhitmanhandcuffsyakuzalove letterpolice operationgolf clubbrutal coptransphobiaabuse of power

About Wasabi

Wasabi is a drama, action, comedy film released in 2001 exploring themes of police brutality, hitman, handcuffs, yakuza, love letter, police operation. Directed by Gérard Krawczyk, it stars Jean Reno, Hirosue Ryoko, Michel Muller. Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace.

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