Death by Hanging
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.
Where to watch Death by Hanging in United States
Can I watch Death by Hanging in United States? Yes — you can stream Death by Hanging in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Death by Hanging streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
About Death by Hanging
Death by Hanging is a 1968 Japanese-language comedy and drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima. The cast is led by Yun Yun-Do, Kei Satō, Fumio Watanabe. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Death by Hanging was produced by Art Theatre Guild and Sozosha and made in Japan. It was released on February 2, 1968.
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers
- Mamoru Sasaki, Michinori Fukao, Nagisa Ōshima
- Release date
- February 2, 1968
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Art Theatre Guild, Sozosha
Death by Hanging cast & crew
Death by Hanging was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and written by Mamoru Sasaki, Michinori Fukao, and Nagisa Ōshima.
The cast features 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, and Rokkō Toura as Doctor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hikaru Hayashi, cinematography is by Yasuhiro Yoshioka, and it was produced by Masayuki Nakajima and Takuji Yamaguchi.
Is Death by Hanging worth watching?
Death by Hanging holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 124 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Death by Hanging is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Death by Hanging
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Cast of Death by Hanging
Yun Yun-Do
R
Kei Satō
Prison warden
Fumio Watanabe
Education Officer
Toshirō Ishidō
Priest
Masao Adachi
Chief of Guards
Rokkō Toura
Doctor
Hōsei Komatsu
District attorney
Masao Matsuda
Secretary of the D.A.
Akiko Koyama
Woman
Nagisa Ōshima
Narrator (voice)
Takashi Ueno
Guard
Shizuo Satô
Guard
Death by Hanging — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death by Hanging in United States?
Death by Hanging is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Death by Hanging on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Death by Hanging is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Death by Hanging in?
Death by Hanging is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Death by Hanging?
Death by Hanging runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Death by Hanging rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 124 ratings.
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