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Harakiri

Original title: Seppuku
  • 19621962
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
56K
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POPULARITY
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Harakiri (1962)
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When a ronin requesting seppuku at a feudal lord's palace is told of the brutal suicide of another ronin who previously visited, he reveals how their pasts are intertwined - and in doing so ... Read allWhen a ronin requesting seppuku at a feudal lord's palace is told of the brutal suicide of another ronin who previously visited, he reveals how their pasts are intertwined - and in doing so challenges the clan's integrity.When a ronin requesting seppuku at a feudal lord's palace is told of the brutal suicide of another ronin who previously visited, he reveals how their pasts are intertwined - and in doing so challenges the clan's integrity.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,253
68
  • Director
    • Masaki Kobayashi
  • Writers
    • Yasuhiko Takiguchi(novel "Ibun rônin ki")
    • Shinobu Hashimoto(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Akira Ishihama
    • Shima Iwashita
Top credits
  • Director
    • Masaki Kobayashi
  • Writers
    • Yasuhiko Takiguchi(novel "Ibun rônin ki")
    • Shinobu Hashimoto(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Akira Ishihama
    • Shima Iwashita
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    • 293User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #45
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 3 nominations

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    Tatsuya Nakadai in Harakiri (1962)
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    Harakiri (1962)
    Tatsuya Nakadai in Harakiri (1962)
    Tatsuya Nakadai in Harakiri (1962)
    Tatsuya Nakadai in Harakiri (1962)
    Tatsuya Nakadai in Harakiri (1962)
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    Tatsuya Nakadai
    Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Hanshiro Tsugumo
    Akira Ishihama
    Akira Ishihama
    • Motome Chijiiwa
    Shima Iwashita
    Shima Iwashita
    • Miho Tsugumo
    Tetsurô Tanba
    Tetsurô Tanba
    • Hikokuro Omodaka
    Masao Mishima
    Masao Mishima
    • Tango Inaba
    Ichirô Nakatani
    Ichirô Nakatani
    • Hayato Yazaki
    Kei Satô
    Kei Satô
    • Masakazu
    Yoshio Inaba
    Yoshio Inaba
    • Jinai Chijiiwa
    Hisashi Igawa
    Hisashi Igawa
    • Retainer
    Tôru Takeuchi
    • Retainer
    Yoshirô Aoki
    • Umenosuke Kawabe
    Tatsuo Matsumura
    Tatsuo Matsumura
    • Seibei
    Akiji Kobayashi
    Akiji Kobayashi
    • Ii Clan Retainer
    Kôichi Hayashi
    Ryûtarô Gomi
    Ryûtarô Gomi
    • General
    Jô Azumi
    • Ichiro Shimmen
    Nakajirô Tomita
    Shichisaburô Amatsu
    • Retainer
    • Director
      • Masaki Kobayashi
    • Writers
      • Yasuhiko Takiguchi(novel "Ibun rônin ki")
      • Shinobu Hashimoto(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      While filming, Tatsuya Nakadai was afraid during most of the sword and spear fighting scenes because real swords were being used, a practice now forbidden in Japanese films. His concern was not alleviated even though professional swordsmen were employed during the choreographed swordplay.
    • Goofs
      After Motome's seppuku, when Omodaka steps forward and chops Motome's head off (supposedly), he visibly stops his swing before striking Motome's neck (naturally, since real swords were used).
    • Quotes

      Hanshiro Tsugumo: What befalls others today, may be your own fate tomorrow.

    • Connections
      Featured in Dédé, à travers les brumes (2009)

    User reviews293

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    Rituals and appearances aren't just about the Japanese
    "Harakiri" ("Seppuku") (Japanese, 1962): It is the 17th century. A young Samurai warrior arrives at a mansion, asking to perform his ritual death there. In a series of flashbacks, we learn who he is, why he came, and what has occurred since. Although quietly told by another ex-warrior (about whom we also learn more), this is an interesting story that builds in complexity and tension. Debates about rituals and appearances may at first seem to hold more significance in old Japan than in the contemporary United States, but it is not difficult to translate and implement such thoughts. Love, honor, duty, family, children, saving "face", determination, desperation…they all exist in OUR everyday lives. Dramatically photographed in beautiful black & white, given a strong Japanese score, and paced so that even the mildly patient will be glad they saw it, "Harakiri" is epically huge, and a must-see for story & film lovers.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1962 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Hara-Kiri
    • Filming locations
      • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
    • Production company
      • Shochiku
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,222
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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