Death by Hanging(1968)
絞死刑
Death by Hanging Synopsis
A Korean man is sentenced to death in Japan but somehow survives his execution, sending the authorities into a panic about what to do next.
Death by Hanging (1968) is a comedy and drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on February 2, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Yun Yun-Do, Kei Satō, Fumio Watanabe and Toshirō Ishidō. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Tsutomu Tamura, Michinori Fukao, Mamoru Sasaki
- Producers:
- Takuji Yamaguchi, Masayuki Nakajima, Nagisa Ōshima
- Cinematographer:
- Yasuhiro Yoshioka
- Composer:
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Production:
- Art Theatre Guild, Sozosha
- Status:
- Released
Death by Hanging (1968) Trailer
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Death by Hanging Videos & Clips
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DEATH BY HANGING - Original Trailer Narrated by Nagisa Oshima
Trailer
Death by Hanging Trailer (with English subs)
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Death by Hanging Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yun Yun-Do
as R
Kei Satō
as Prison warden
Fumio Watanabe
as Education Officer
Toshirō Ishidō
as Priest
Masao Adachi
as Chief of Guards
Rokkō Toura
as Doctor
Hōsei Komatsu
as District attorney
- Masao Matsuda
Masao Matsuda
as Secretary of the D.A.
Akiko Koyama
as Woman
Nagisa Ōshima
as Narrator (voice)
- Takashi Ueno
Takashi Ueno
as Guard
- Shizuo Satô
Shizuo Satô
as Guard
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Tsutomu Tamura, Michinori Fukao and Mamoru Sasaki, produced by Takuji Yamaguchi, Masayuki Nakajima and Nagisa Ōshima.
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Death by Hanging Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 120 ratings.
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Death by Hanging – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death by Hanging online?
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Death by Hanging (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Death by Hanging?
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The main cast of Death by Hanging (1968) includes Yun Yun-Do, Kei Satō, Fumio Watanabe, Toshirō Ishidō and Masao Adachi. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death by Hanging released?
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Death by Hanging was released on February 2, 1968 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Death by Hanging worth watching?
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Death by Hanging (1968) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death by Hanging?
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