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MyCinema has not rated Philosophy of a Knife for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and documentary film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.

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How long is Philosophy of a Knife?

Philosophy of a Knife runs 4 hours 9 minutes (249 minutes).

Is Philosophy of a Knife suitable for kids?

Philosophy of a Knife is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20084h 9mDrama / Horror / Documentary

Philosophy of a Knife

Name: Philosophy of a Knife
Genre: Drama, Horror, Documentary
Released: 2008-07-08
Duration: 249 min

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The true history of Japanese Unit 731, from its beginnings in the 1930s to its demise in 1945, and the subsequent trials in Khabarovsk, USSR, of many of the Japanese doctors from Unit 731. The facts are told, and previously unknown evidence is revealed by an eyewitness to these events, former doctor and military translator, Anatoly Protasov.

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Runtime

Long watch · 4h 9m

At 4h 9m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Horror · Documentary

TMDB files it under drama, horror, and documentary.

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TMDB audience score

4.0 / 10 on TMDB

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Questions about Philosophy of a Knife

Is Philosophy of a Knife scary?: MyCinema has not rated Philosophy of a Knife for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and documentary film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.
Where can I watch Philosophy of a Knife in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for Philosophy of a Knife in the US.
How long is Philosophy of a Knife?: Philosophy of a Knife runs 4 hours 9 minutes (249 minutes).
Is Philosophy of a Knife suitable for kids?: Philosophy of a Knife is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.

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