Harakiri

Name: Harakiri
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Released: 1962
Duration: 135 min
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Ishihama, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, Masao Mishima

1962 · 135 min · Director: Masaki Kobayashi

Harakiri (1962) is an action drama, directed by Masaki Kobayashi. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai and Akira Ishihama. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 8.4/10.

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What Harakiri Is 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.

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What is Harakiri about?

Where can I watch Harakiri?

Harakiri is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Harakiri?

Harakiri runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When did Harakiri come out?

Harakiri was released in 1962.

Who directed Harakiri?

Harakiri was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.

Who stars in Harakiri?

Harakiri stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Ishihama, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba.

What is Harakiri's rating?

Harakiri holds 8.6/10 on IMDb and 8.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 92 out of 100.