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Harakiri (1962)

ALL 09/15/1962 (ja) Action, Drama, History 135 Min
  • Release
    09/15/1962
  • Production
    Shochiku
  • Rotten tomato
    84%
  • Original title
    切腹
  • Original language
    ja
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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The world has never understood why the Japanese prefer death to dishonor! Winner of Prix Special du Jury at Cannes 1963 provides the answer!

Overview

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.

  1. Masaki Kobayashi

    Director

  2. Story

  4. Tatsuo Hosoya

    Producer



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Harakiri (1962) 135 Min

ALL 09/15/1962 (ja)
Action, Drama, History
  • Release 09/15/1962
  • Production
    Shochiku
  • Original title 切腹
  • ja
  • Revenue0.00

The world has never understood why the Japanese prefer death to dishonor! Winner of Prix Special du Jury at Cannes 1963 provides the answer!

Overview

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.

  1. Masaki Kobayashi

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Hisashi Sagara

    Editor

  4. Tatsuo Hosoya

    Producer



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