Harakiri

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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.

Tagline

“What befalls others today, may be your own fate tomorrow.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Drama, History

Director

Masaki Kobayashi

Original Language

JA

What is Harakiri about?

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.

Who directed Harakiri?

Harakiri was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.

When was Harakiri released?

Harakiri was released on September 15, 1962.

How long is Harakiri?

Harakiri has a runtime of 2h 15m.

Where can I track Harakiri?

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