心中天網島
Successful and married with children, paper-mill owner Jihei knows better than to contradict the strict social and moral codes of 18th-century Japan. But when he meets the lovely courtesan Koharu, he becomes a man obsessed. Koharu returns his love, even foregoing other customers while Jihei schemes to somehow buy her freedom. His efforts yield ruinous consequences for his business and his family life, and Koharu is meanwhile purchased by another client.
Double Suicide (1969) is a drama and romance film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, released on May 24, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu and Yūsuke Takita. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
Kichiemon Nakamura II
as Jihei
Shima Iwashita
as Koharu / Osan
Hōsei Komatsu
as Tahei
Yūsuke Takita
as Mogoemon
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Owner of the Yamatoya
Yoshi Katō
as Gosaemon
Shizue Kawarazaki
as Osan's Mother
Tokie Hidari
as Osugi
Sumiko Hidaka
as Proprietress
Takashi Sue
as Store Owner
Masashi Makita
as Guest
Makoto Akatsuka
as Sangoro
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, written by Masahiro Shinoda, Toru Takemitsu and Taeko Tomioka, produced by Masayuki Nakajima and Masahiro Shinoda.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 63 ratings.
Even though I'm Christian and have always been brought up considering the act of suicide a 'taboo' subject, I have always held great respect for both the Japanese way of doing so to save face, and the thoroughly romantic notion, say, from the likes of 'Romeo and Juliet' (with Shakespeare's writings being probably the cornerstone of Western thought)--so from two completely different cultural perspectives--that a…
Reviewed on September 22, 2016
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Double Suicide (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Double Suicide (1969) includes Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu, Yūsuke Takita and Kamatari Fujiwara. The film was directed by Masahiro Shinoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Double Suicide was released on May 24, 1969 and runs for 1h 45m.
Double Suicide (1969) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
