Intentions of Murder(1964)
赤い殺意
Intentions of Murder Synopsis
The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life.
Intentions of Murder (1964) is a drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on June 28, 1964 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Masumi Harukawa, Kō Nishimura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi and Yūko Kusunoki. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Shinji Fujiwara, Keiji Hasebe, Shōhei Imamura
- Producers:
- Jirô Tomoda
- Cinematographer:
- Shinsaku Himeda
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Intentions of Murder (1964) Trailer
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Intentions of Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masumi Harukawa
as Sadako Takahashi
Kō Nishimura
as Koichi Takahashi
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
as Hiraoko
Yūko Kusunoki
as Yoshiko Masuda
- Ranko Akagi
Ranko Akagi
as Tadae Takahashi
- Bumon Kahara
Bumon Kahara
as Pawnshop's Husband
Yoshi Katō
as Seizo Takahashi
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Kinu Takahashi
Fumie Kitahara
as Hisako Karihara
Kazuo Kitamura
as Seiichiro Takahashi
Yoshie Kitsuda
as Namie Takahashi
Hiroshi Kondō
as Nitta
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Shinji Fujiwara, Keiji Hasebe and Shōhei Imamura, produced by Jirô Tomoda.
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Intentions of Murder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 53 ratings.
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Intentions of Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Intentions of Murder online?
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Intentions of Murder (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Intentions of Murder?
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The main cast of Intentions of Murder (1964) includes Masumi Harukawa, Kō Nishimura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Yūko Kusunoki and Ranko Akagi. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Intentions of Murder released?
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Intentions of Murder was released on June 28, 1964 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Intentions of Murder worth watching?
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Intentions of Murder (1964) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Intentions of Murder?
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