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Harakiri (1962)
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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.
Cast
Tatsuya Nakadaias Hanshiro Tsugumo
Akira Ishihamaas Motome Chijiiwa
Shima Iwashitaas Miho Tsugumo
Tetsuro Tambaas Hikokuro Omodaka
Masao Mishimaas Tango Inaba
Ichirō Nakatanias Hayato Yazaki
Kei Satōas Masakazu
Yoshio Inabaas Jinai Chijiiwa
Hisashi Igawaas Retainer
Tōru Takeuchias Retainer
Toru Takeuchias Retainer
Yoshirō Aoki
Tatsuo Matsumura
Akiji Kobayashi
Facts
| Release date | September 15, 1962 |
| Runtime | 135 min (2h 15m) — longer as the 1962 average of 117 min |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History |
| Original title | 切腹 |
| Language | JA |
| IMDb | tt0056058 |
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Questions
How long is Harakiri?
Harakiri runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is Harakiri worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.4/10 across 1,233 votes, which places it #1 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 100%) and #13 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Harakiri?
Harakiri was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
Who stars in Harakiri?
Tatsuya Nakadai as Hanshiro Tsugumo; Akira Ishihama as Motome Chijiiwa; Shima Iwashita as Miho Tsugumo; Tetsuro Tamba as Hikokuro Omodaka; Masao Mishima as Tango Inaba; Ichirō Nakatani as Hayato Yazaki.
What is Harakiri rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Harakiri?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13082.