A terrible mix including the myth of Frankenstein (there is even an Igor), 1984 and the Nazi holocaust and an ultra-violent video game a la Final Fantasy, cooked for advocating in favor of world peace (?). Also, terrible monologues, the typical Japanese over-drama and an OST to be burnt. Just giving it some points for its aesthetic which I don't like but I can see the effort on it, as it was also done in "300".
When a hero falls a legend will rise
Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
Top Cast
Yūsuke Iseya
Tetsuya Azuma
Kumiko Aso
Luna Kozuki
Akira Terao
Dr. Kotaro Azuma
Kanako Higuchi
Midori Azuma
Fumiyo Kohinata
Dr. Kozuki
Hiroyuki Miyasako
Akubon
Ryo
San Ikegami
Tetsuji Tamayama
Sekiguchi
Hidetoshi Nishijima
Lieutenant Colonel Kamijo
Gorō Naya
Narrator
Yōko Moriguchi
Luna's mother
Tatsuya Mihashi
Dr. Furoi
Mayu Tsuruta
Burai's wife
Toshiaki Karasawa
Burai
Susumu Terajima
Sakamoto
Mitsuhiro Oikawa
Kaoru Naito
Reviews
This movie is one of the main reasons I decided to study film in college. It uses, CG, matte paintings, green screen, and claymation to do all the effects. It's a very stylish take. The story is very powerful. Each time I've watched the movie I am always left thinking about the plot and it's overarching meaning. I highly recommend this film. Just have an open mind to the world and directing choices.
FAQ about Casshern
What is Casshern about?
Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new…
When was Casshern released?
Casshern was released in 2004.
What genres does Casshern belong to?
Casshern is categorised as Drama, Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Casshern?
The cast of Casshern includes Yūsuke Iseya, Kumiko Aso, Akira Terao, Kanako Higuchi, Fumiyo Kohinata.