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Double Suicide

Original title: Shinjû: Ten no Amijima
  • 1969
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.7K
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Shima Iwashita and Kichiemon Nakamura in Double Suicide (1969)
DramaRomance

A doomed love between a paper merchant and a courtesan.A doomed love between a paper merchant and a courtesan.A doomed love between a paper merchant and a courtesan.

  • Director
    • Masahiro Shinoda
  • Writers
    • Monzaemon Chikamatsu
    • Masahiro Shinoda
    • Tôru Takemitsu
  • Stars
    • Kichiemon Nakamura
    • Shima Iwashita
    • Shizue Kawarazaki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Masahiro Shinoda
    • Writers
      • Monzaemon Chikamatsu
      • Masahiro Shinoda
      • Tôru Takemitsu
    • Stars
      • Kichiemon Nakamura
      • Shima Iwashita
      • Shizue Kawarazaki
    • 16User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Kichiemon Nakamura
    Kichiemon Nakamura
    • Jihei
    Shima Iwashita
    Shima Iwashita
    • Koharu…
    Shizue Kawarazaki
    • Osan's Mother
    Tokie Hidari
    • Osugi
    Sumiko Hidaka
    • Proprietress
    Yûsuke Takita
    • Magoemon
    Hôsei Komatsu
    • Tahei
    Takashi Sue
    • Store Owner
    Masashi Makita
    • Guest
    Makoto Akatsuka
    • Sangorô
    Unko Uehara
    • Otama
    Shinji Tsuchiya
    • Kantarô
    Kaori Tozawa
    • Osue
    Yoshi Katô
    Yoshi Katô
    • Gosaemon
    Kamatari Fujiwara
    Kamatari Fujiwara
    • Denbei
    Jun Hamamura
    Jun Hamamura
    • Director
      • Masahiro Shinoda
    • Writers
      • Monzaemon Chikamatsu
      • Masahiro Shinoda
      • Tôru Takemitsu
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The story is based on an 18th century puppet play by Monzaemon Chikamatsu. Shinoda acknowledges the origins by having the opening credits appear over preparations for a Benraku performance.
    • Connections
      Featured in Music for the Movies: Tôru Takemitsu (1994)

    User reviews16

    Featured review
    10/10

    Unique and mesmerizing

    A mesmerizing film which asks deep questions about the role [or interplay] of fate and free will in human actions. The occasional appearance of hooded background figures and their actions, sometimes just to change the scenery, is done in such a casual manner that it underlines the view that we are not always in full command of what is perceived to be our reality. The ending is truly stunning. A one of a kind experience!
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    • Jun 4, 2003
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    • Release date
      • February 11, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Dubbelt självmord
    • Production companies
      • Toho
      • Art Theatre Guild (ATG)
      • Hyôgen-sha
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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