Agitator (2001) w/ Slipcase Umbrella - Blu-ray Region Free

Take aim at the Yakuza crime epic AGITATOR from iconic director Takashi Miike (Audition) and writer Shigenori Takechi (Graveyard of Honor) with two cuts of the film including the extended 3-hour version.

One of the many underrated films from a true chameleon of Japanese cinema, this sprawling saga comes in a Collector's Edition with NEW art from Colin Murdoch and a 48-page book with NEW essays from Mark Schilling and Andy Allard.

From legendary director Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer) comes AGITATOR, a nihilistic yakuza epic that that spirals deep into the power struggles within Japan's organized crime underworld. When an ambitious boss sets in motion a scheme to consolidate power among rival factions, a loyal but disillusioned gang enforcer finds himself caught between duty, betrayal, and shifting alliances.Slow-burning and thoughtful while unmistakably Miike, AGITATOR is sharp, violent and realistic, further cementing Miike’s reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative directors in the world.

"Do you really want to die so bad?" 

Director: Takashi Miike

Cast: Eiichi Furui, Ken'ichi Endô, Mickey Curtis, Taisaku Akino, Yoshiyuki Daichi

Extras:

NEW! 3-Hour Extended Cut with English subtitles for the first time

NEW! Audio Commentary with writer and critic Tom Mes

NEW! The Real Agitator: Robert Edwards on Takashi Miike

• Trailer