The Shocking History of the Death Penalty(1977)
衝撃の世界死刑史
The Shocking History of the Death Penalty Synopsis
Do humans have the right to judge and kill other humans? This program includes a history of capital punishment around the world through documentary footage and commentary. The electric chair, firing squad, hanging, poison gas, beating to death, slow execution, crotch-splitting, iron maiden, guillotine, execution by running, and beheading... It features a military execution in a South American country, obtained from a former prison officer. It also includes footage of the reality of life in Japanese prisons, death row inmates facing death, the parents of death row inmates, the families of their victims, and the gallows.
The Shocking History of the Death Penalty (1977) is a documentary film directed by Kan Mukai, released on October 22, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Takeshi Kusaka. Viewers rate it 2.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kan Mukai
- Writers:
- Yutaka Sō
- Producers:
- Kan Mukai
- Cinematographer:
- Shiro Suzuki
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Shocking History of the Death Penalty Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Kan Mukai, written by Yutaka Sō, produced by Kan Mukai.
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The Shocking History of the Death Penalty Reviews & Ratings
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The main cast of The Shocking History of the Death Penalty (1977) includes Takeshi Kusaka. The film was directed by Kan Mukai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Shocking History of the Death Penalty was released on October 22, 1977 and runs for 1h 11m.
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The Shocking History of the Death Penalty (1977) holds an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.