- HD 1080
- Runtime: 102m.
- Status: Released
- 1
- Languages: en
- Country: Canada, France, Japan, United States of America
- Director: Christophe Gans
- Stars: Mark Dacascos, Byron Mann, Masaya Katô, Tchéky Karyo, Julie Condra
- keywords: hitman, fight, yakuza, artist, falling in love, based on manga, killer, witness to murder, sect, live action remake
- Production_studio: August Entertainment, Toei Video Company, Toei Company, Fuji Television Network, TFC, Davis Films, Ozla Pictures, Yunza Films
- Slogan: Once in a lifetime comes the perfect killer
- The Crying Freeman is featured in the top rankings of 1995
- #38 in Top Action Movies of 1995
- #41 in Top Crime Movies of 1995
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.