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Death by Hanging

Death by Hanging

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Death by Hanging
1968 1h 58m7.4

Death by Hanging

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A Korean man is sentenced to death in Japan but somehow survives his execution, sending the authorities into a panic about what to do next.

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DirectorNagisa Ōshima
ScreenplayMamoru Sasaki, Michinori Fukao, Nagisa Ōshima
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 2, 1968
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime1h 58m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.5 / 10
Votes106
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioArt Theatre Guild, Sozosha
Original絞死刑

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Cast

Yun Yun-Do

Yun Yun-Do

R

Kei Satō

Kei Satō

Prison warden

Fumio Watanabe

Fumio Watanabe

Education Officer

Toshirō Ishidō

Toshirō Ishidō

Priest

Masao Adachi

Masao Adachi

Chief of Guards

Rokkō Toura

Rokkō Toura

Doctor

Hōsei Komatsu

Hōsei Komatsu

District attorney

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Masao Matsuda

Secretary of the D.A.

Akiko Koyama

Akiko Koyama

Woman

Nagisa Ōshima

Nagisa Ōshima

Narrator (voice)

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Takashi Ueno

Guard

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Shizuo Satô

Guard

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Keiko Sakurai

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Takao Usui

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Daiji Ozeki

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Masayuki Hoshi

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Akiko Terayima

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Yuki Osaka

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Kurumi Suzuki

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Frequently Asked Questions about Death by Hanging

Where can I watch Death by Hanging?

Death by Hanging (1968) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Death by Hanging about?

A Korean man is sentenced to death in Japan but somehow survives his execution, sending the authorities into a panic about what to do next.

Who directed Death by Hanging?

Death by Hanging (1968) was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 58m, rated 7.4/10.

How long is Death by Hanging?

Death by Hanging runs 1h 58m (118 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.4/10 from 106 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Death by Hanging worth watching?

Death by Hanging is rated 7.4/10 by 106 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.