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Harakiri (1962)

★ 8.6Not Rated135 minDirector: Masaki Kobayashi

Japanese jidaigeki film

Harakiri (切腹, Seppuku) is a 1962 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The story takes place between 1619 and 1630 during the Edo period and the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. It tells the story of the rōnin Hanshirō Tsugumo, who requests to commit seppuku (harakiri) within the manor of a local feudal lord, using the opportunity to explain the events that drove him to ask for death before an audience of samurai. The film continues to receive critical acclaim, often considered one of the greatest films of all time.

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What is Harakiri about?
Harakiri (1962) — A samurai, Hanshiro Tsugumo, arrives at the house of the Iyi Clan with an unusual request. Due to his circumstances, he wishes to commit harakiri, ritual suicide, in the courtyard of the house. Turns out this is not such an unusual request: the clan has had such requests before,
Is Harakiri based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Harakiri scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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