Mayuko Iwasa, Minehiro Kinomoto, Nao Nagasawa, Ryohei Abe, Kazutoshi Yokoyama, Mao Ichimichi Shizuka Midorikawa, Minami Tsukui, Sanae Hitomi, Ayumi Shimozono, Hirotaro Honda Aya Sugimoto and Naoto Takenaka
Original Story by: Shotaro Ishinomori, Screenplay: Keiichi Hasegawa, Director, Action director: Koichi Sakamoto Zukun Lab production in collaboration with Toei Television Production, Production partnership: Toei Video, Toei Satellite Broadcasting, Toei AG Marking the 75th anniversary of his birth, Shotaro Ishinomori’s classic spy heroine manga “009-1” has been adapted into a live-action motion picture for the first time ever!
STORY : IIInI 20xx, the world is divided into two powers: the Western Block and the Eastern Block. Serving as a border zone between the two is “J-Country.” As such, it is used as a battleground for the two sides in their never-ending conflict. MMMylene,M an undercover agent from the western block, has been hiding out in J- Country. While investigating human trafficking, she meets a young man named Chris. Mylene finds herself attracted to Chris and after completing her mission and returning to headquarters she is unable to keep him out of her mind. “““R“RRRecover Dr. Klein and see to her protection!” is the newest mission assigned to Mylene from the 00 agency.
AAAbductedA by the Eastern Block, Dr. Klein was in charge of the Faust Project and the technology that made Mylene into a cyborg. During the briefing for the mission she puzzles over a name that sparks memories buried within her cyborg mind. “““R“RRRecover Dr. Klein and see to her protection!” is the newest mission assigned to Mylene from the 00 agency. AAAbductedA by the Eastern Block, Dr. Klein was in charge of the Faust Project and the technology that made Mylene into a cyborg. During the briefing for the mission she puzzles over a name that sparks memories buried within her cyborg mind. BBBreakingB into the laboratory where the doctor is being held, Mylene is surprised to find Chris being used as an experimental guinea pig. Distracted, she is unable to complete her mission and agents of the east take Dr. Klein away. FFFailingF in her mission, Mylene has her license revoked by the agency. Spurred by the increasing flashes of memories locked away within her, she sets out on a mission of her own: to take back her memories and learn who she really is.
STAFF&CAST: Original author: Shotaro Ishinomori (January 25, 1938 - January 28, 1998) Born in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Ishinomori was at the forefront of manga creation for forty-five years. He worked in various genres of manga and created a large body of work that still grips the imagination of fans the world over. After his untimely death, his "Kamen Rider" and "Cyborg 009" were remade to high acclaim. Other Ishinomori titles include, Hotel, Inazuman, Android Kikaider, Japan, Inc.: Introduction to Japanese Economics. Leading actress: Mayuko Iwasa (Born February 24, 1987) The Tokyo born Iwase won the “Miss Magazine grand prix” and since then has been active as an actress and TV personality. “009-1 The End of the Beginning” is her first time to appear in an action film. Her filmography includes, Milocrorze (2012), Deep Love (2004).
Director: Koichi Sakamoto (Born September 29, 1970) After graduating from high school, Sakamoto moved to the United States. There, he worked on the Power Rangers Series as an action director, director, and producer. Returning to Japan in 2009, he received acclaim for his Hollywood-trained action skills. To date, he is the only person to have directed all three of the major Japanese live-action film franchises: the Kamen Rider Series, the Super Sentai Series, and the Ultraman Series.
2013 / DCP / Color / Japanese / 82min ©2013 “009-1” F.P. ©ISHINOMORI PRODUCTION INC. CONTACT: Japanese Theatrical Release:, 7th Sep 2013 Nikkatsu Corporation 3-28-12 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 TEL: +81 3 5689-1014 / FAX: +81 3 5689-1044 http://www.nikkatsu.com e-mail: [email protected]