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Harakiri

1962 · 135 min Action Drama History
8.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Original Title 切腹
Year 1962
Country Japan
Genre Action, Drama, History
Director Masaki Kobayashi
Runtime 135 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.4/10 (1179 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.

Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.

For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.

Director: Masaki Kobayashi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With food and a good mood. Perfect for a Friday or weekend evening with company.

🎭 Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Hanshiro Tsugumo

Akira Ishihama

Akira Ishihama

Motome Chijiiwa

Shima Iwashita

Shima Iwashita

Miho Tsugumo

Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

Hikokuro Omodaka

Masao Mishima

Masao Mishima

Tango Inaba

Ichirō Nakatani

Ichirō Nakatani

Hayato Yazaki

Kei Satō

Kei Satō

Masakazu

Yoshio Inaba

Yoshio Inaba

Jinai Chijiiwa

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Hisashi Igawa

Retainer

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Toru Takeuchi

Retainer

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