Harakiri
(1962) The world has never understood why the Japanese prefer death to dishonor! Winner of Prix Special du Jury at Cannes 1963 provides the answer! | Released
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Tag Line: The world has never understood why the Japanese prefer death to dishonor! Winner of Prix Special du Jury at Cannes 1963 provides the answer!
Status: Released
Average Rating: 8
Release Date: Sep 15, 1962
Rating: 1963-09-11
Run Time: 2h 15m
Original Language: Japanese
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Production Countries: Japan
Production Companies: Shochiku
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Screenplay |
Shinobu Hashimoto
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| Novel |
Yasuhiko Takiguchi
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| Directing | Director |
Masaki Kobayashi
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| Assistant Director |
Kôji Niwa
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| Art | Art Direction |
Shigemasa Toda
Junpei Oosumi
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| Set Decoration |
Zenichi Tajiri
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Toru Takemitsu
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| Sound |
Hideo Nishizaki
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| Production | Associate Producer |
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
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| Producer |
Tatsuo Hosoya
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| Editing | Editor |
Hisashi Sagara
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| Costume & Make-Up | Hairstylist |
Yoshiko Kimura
Gyôuemon Kimura
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| Costume Design |
Mitsuzô Ueda
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Yoshio Miyajima
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| Department | Role | Name |