Harakiri (1962)

Harakiri (1962)

Who can fathom the depths of another man's heart? 1962-09-15 Japan 135 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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

仲代達矢 is Hanshiro Tsugumo
Hanshiro Tsugumo
石濱朗 is Motome Chijiiwa
Motome Chijiiwa
岩下志麻 is Miho Tsugumo
Miho Tsugumo
丹波哲郎 is Hikokuro Omodaka
Hikokuro Omodaka
三島雅夫 is Tango Inaba
Tango Inaba
中谷一郎 is Hayato Yazaki
Hayato Yazaki
佐藤慶 is Masakazu
Masakazu
稲葉義男 is Jinai Chijiiwa
Jinai Chijiiwa
井川比佐志 is Retainer
Tōru Takeuchi is Retainer