The Broken Commandment(1962)
破戒
The Broken Commandment Synopsis
Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.
The Broken Commandment (1962) is a drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on April 6, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Rentaro Mikuni, Shiho Fujimura and Eiji Funakoshi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Tôson Shimazaki, Natto Wada
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Yasushi Akutagawa
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Commandment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Ushimatsu Segawa
Rentaro Mikuni
as Rentaro Inoko
Shiho Fujimura
as Oshiho
Eiji Funakoshi
as Keinoshin Kazama
Jun Hamamura
as Ushimatsu's father
Yoshi Katō
as Ushimatsu's uncle
Kyôko Kishida
as Inoko's wife
Seiji Miyaguchi
as School master
Hiroyuki Nagato
as Ginnosuke Tsuchiya
Haruko Sugimura
as School master's wife
Kumeko Urabe
as Owner of the hotel
Mantarō Ushio
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by Tôson Shimazaki and Natto Wada, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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The Broken Commandment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Broken Commandment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Broken Commandment online?
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The Broken Commandment (1962) is available to stream on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Broken Commandment?
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The main cast of The Broken Commandment (1962) includes Raizō Ichikawa, Rentaro Mikuni, Shiho Fujimura, Eiji Funakoshi and Jun Hamamura. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Broken Commandment released?
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The Broken Commandment was released on April 6, 1962 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Broken Commandment worth watching?
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The Broken Commandment (1962) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.