Lesson of the Evil
悪の教典
Seiji Hasumi is a popular English teacher in a private high school. He is also a violent and sociopathic killer who concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body.
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'Lesson of Evil' - English subtitled trailer (悪の教典 - Takashi Miike, Japan)
Lesson of Evil - Official Teaser
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Where can I watch Lesson of the Evil in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Lesson of the Evil?
Lesson of the Evil scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Lesson of the Evil?
Lesson of the Evil stars Hideaki Ito, Fumi Nikaido, Shota Sometani, Kento Hayashi, and Kodai Asaka. Takashi Miike is the director.
How long is Lesson of the Evil?
Lesson of the Evil runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did Lesson of the Evil come out?
Lesson of the Evil was released on November 10, 2012.
Which studio made Lesson of the Evil?
Lesson of the Evil was produced by TOHO, Bungeishunju, and Nippan Group Holdings in Japan.
How much did Lesson of the Evil make at the box office?
Lesson of the Evil grossed $26,167,224 worldwide.
What language is Lesson of the Evil in?
Lesson of the Evil is in Japanese, and its original title is 悪の教典.
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