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暗殺 (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1964 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1964, 暗殺 is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Assassination begins with the events of 1853 when "four black ships" anchored at Edo Bay, sparking civil unrest and the major political manoeuvring that saw the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. At a time when assassination had become a disturbing political tool, Shinoda's film follows Hachiro Kiyokawa, an ambitious, masterless samurai whose allegiances drift dangerously between the Shogunate and the Emperor.

Who’s in it. 暗殺 stars Tetsurō Tamba as Hachiro Kiyokawa, Eiji Okada as Lord Matsudaira, Eitarō Ozawa as Premier Itakura and Isao Kimura as Tadasaburo Sasaki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 暗殺 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 暗殺 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 暗殺 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch 暗殺 (1964)?
In USA, 暗殺 is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 暗殺 worth watching?
暗殺 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in 暗殺?
暗殺 stars Tetsurō Tamba, Eiji Okada, Eitarō Ozawa, Isao Kimura and Shima Iwashita.
When was 暗殺 released?
暗殺 was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.