Assassination(1964)
暗殺
Assassination Synopsis
In 1863, when American warships approach Japan, an enigmatic ronin becomes an important figure in a complex game of power between the Shogunate and the empire.
Assassination (1964) is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, released on July 4, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Tetsuro Tamba, Eiji Okada, Eitarō Ozawa and Isao Kimura. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Writers:
- Nobuo Yamada, Ryōtarō Shiba
- Producers:
- Shizuo Yamanouchi
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Kosugi
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Assassination Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tetsuro Tamba
as Hachiro Kiyokawa
Eiji Okada
as Lord Matsudaira
Eitarō Ozawa
as Premier Itakura
Isao Kimura
as Tadasaburo Sasaki
Shima Iwashita
as Oren
Keiji Sada
Takeshi Kusaka
- Sumio Takatsu
Sumio Takatsu
as Otojirô Kôno
Muga Takewaki
as Shingo Miyagawa
Tamotsu Hayakawa
as Shôzô Ishizaka
Fujio Suga
as Kyûô Udono
Takanobu Hozumi
as Tetsutaro Yamaoka
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, written by Nobuo Yamada and Ryōtarō Shiba, produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
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Assassination Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 40 ratings.
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Assassination – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Assassination online?
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Assassination (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Assassination?
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The main cast of Assassination (1964) includes Tetsuro Tamba, Eiji Okada, Eitarō Ozawa, Isao Kimura and Shima Iwashita. The film was directed by Masahiro Shinoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Assassination released?
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Assassination was released on July 4, 1964 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Assassination worth watching?
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Assassination (1964) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.