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Harakiri (1962)

Movie ★ 8.4 135 min

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.

Masaki Kobayashi Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 15, 1962
Runtime
135 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0056058
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harakiri about?
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.
Who directed Harakiri?
Harakiri was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
Who stars in Harakiri?
Harakiri stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Ishihama, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba.
When was Harakiri released?
Harakiri is a 1962 action, drama, history film.
Where can I watch Harakiri?
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