Harakiri
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
Masaki Kobayashi's 1962 film follows a masterless samurai who comes to a manor gate asking permission to end his life there. The household wants to put him off. The story he tells turns into something else. The film takes direct aim at the idea of honour; the narrative proceeds as an accusation built in flashback. Tatsuya Nakadai leads. It won the jury prize at Cannes. The final fight is long and merciless. Who it's for: those who like classic Japanese cinema. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot take a heavy, extended scene of suicide; the film does not spare it.
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What is Harakiri about?
Masaki Kobayashi's 1962 film follows a masterless samurai who comes to a manor gate asking permission to end his life there. The household wants to put him off.
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.
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