Zero Woman 2

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Zero WOMAN II 警視庁0課の女

As part of a tradition that has sprouted in the dark corners of Japanese cinema, this production, which moved to the screen in 1995, tells the story of women who live in the shadow. The world presented to the audience is another reality flowing beneath the bright surface of Tokyo; a secret order established for the breaking of rules, beyond the reach of laws. The series occupies a very distinctive corner of Japanese crime and action cinema with the identity it has developed over the years. This universe, centered around the character Rei, goes far beyond an ordinary detective story. This female agent figure, who operates within the Zero Division, an imaginary secret unit affiliated to the Tokyo Police Department, is presented as both a protector and a killer, an instrument of the state and a victim of the system. This dual identity adds tension to the series that sets it apart from a mere entertainment product. As the second film in the series, this 1995 production progresses by staying true to the founding spirit of the franchise. Drug lords, mercenaries, and the dark figures of the criminal underworld remain indispensable elements of this world. But the real appeal of the film lies beyond the action scenes; the moral ambiguity in which the character is trapped makes his every step both inevitable and questionable. In this universe where violence is instrumentalized, the question of who is being fought for never finds a definitive answer. The inclusion of a well-known name like Kane Kosugi in the cast adds an international flavor to the production. Shaped under the direction of Daisuke Gotô, the film embraces a harsh and raw aesthetic typical of the Japanese video market at the time. This aesthetic, even if occasionally disturbing, can be read as a sign of originality within the overall series. Considering that the first film in the series was the inspiration for Luc Besson's 1990 film Nikita, it is better understood how deep-rooted the heritage mentioned here is. For those curious about the evolution of the female agent archetype in cinema history, this production continues to serve as an important reference point. It's perfect for those who want to be stuck between patriotism and existential darkness.

Rating: 5/10
Vote Count: 8
Release Date: September 05, 1995
Runtime: 1 hr 39 min
Original Name: Zero WOMAN II 警視庁0課の女
Languages: Japanese
Country:

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Japan
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Popularity:33.973

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Zero WOMAN II 警視庁0課の女

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Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
Agent Zero is a cop that uses her own methods for dealing with criminals. After she unlawfully kills a rapist in a violent fashion, she is sent to pri...
Rating:
6.5/10
Popularity:
1.6462
Release Date:
May 21, 1974
Zero Woman: Final Mission
Zero Woman: Final Mission
A famous businessman's links with organized crime are looked into by the Zero Division of the Tokyo Police, with the investigation being headed by a h...
Rating:
5.3/10
Popularity:
4.1277
Release Date:
January 25, 1995
Zero Woman 2
Zero Woman 2
When a valuable suitcase is stolen, the mob, petty criminals, and a beautiful agent from the Elite Zero division are pulled into a battle to settle th...
Rating:
5/10
Popularity:
33.973
Release Date:
September 05, 1995
Zero Woman: Assassin Lovers
Zero Woman: Assassin Lovers
A special agent of the Tokyo Police has been given the assignment of assassinating a group of crime bosses. Soon afterwards, she encounters the hitman...
Rating:
4.5/10
Popularity:
1.7997
Release Date:
March 05, 1996
Zero Woman: The Accused
Zero Woman: The Accused
Rei, the deadly but reluctant assassin for the Zero Division of the Tokyo Police Department, befriends a young man after she sees him cruising a gay b...
Rating:
5.2/10
Popularity:
1.6712
Release Date:
April 04, 1997
Zero Woman: The Hunted
Zero Woman: The Hunted
A woman with no past or identity, Rei is a gorgeous undercover agent for the Zero Department, a deadly shadow division of the police force. But her sk...
Rating:
4.7/10
Popularity:
0.6706
Release Date:
December 03, 1997
Zero Woman: Dangerous Game
Zero Woman: Dangerous Game
In this installment of the Zero Woman series, Rei, the number-one assassin of the Tokyo Police Department's secret Zero Division, has been assigned to...
Rating:
4.6/10
Popularity:
2.5826
Release Date:
May 01, 1998
Zero Woman Returns
Zero Woman Returns
Rei, whose undercover role is so guarded that there is no written record of her identity, is well known for her accuracy in completing missions and he...
Rating:
6.3/10
Popularity:
0.8366
Release Date:
December 27, 1999
Zero Woman 2005
Zero Woman 2005
The Metropolitan Police Department '0'section, known as an organization in the police department that investigates a closed case. Well-trained detecti...
Rating:
5.5/10
Popularity:
0.821
Release Date:
September 03, 2004
Zero Woman R
Zero Woman R
A mysterious female spy is recruited to infiltrate the Japanese underworld and gather evidence for a clandestine secretive branch of the Tokyo Police ...
Rating:
6.6/10
Popularity:
2.7676
Release Date:
May 26, 2007

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Zero Woman 2 was released in 1995.

Zero Woman 2 has a runtime of 1 hr 39 min (99 minutes).

Zero Woman 2 belongs to the following genres: Action, Thriller.

Zero Woman 2 has a rating of 5.0/10 from 8 votes on TMDB.

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