Violence at Noon (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1966, Violence at Noon is a drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Hakuchu no Torima is the portrayal of a violent rapist as seen through the recollections of his wife and one of his victims. As the film starts, Eisuke (Kei Sato) encounters Shino (Saeda Kawaguchi), who works as a maid in a house. She is a former coworker from a failed collective farm, whose life he once saved -- only to rape her. Soon, Eisuke's criminal pattern of rapes and murders emerges as he goes on assaulting women (Shino being the witness of one of them, as Eisuke tries to violate her employer). When cooperating with the police on making a description of the rapist, Shino withholds her crucial knowledge of his identity. She prefers writing letters to Eisuke's dutiful wife, Matsuko, a schoolteacher (Akiko Koyama -- Mrs Oshima), in order to expose his true nature and perhaps induce her into turning Eisuke over to the police.
Who’s in it. Violence at Noon stars Saeda Kawaguchi as Shino Shinozaki, Akiko Koyama as Matsuko Koura, wife of Eisuke, teacher, Kei Satō as Eisuke Oyamada and Rokkō Toura as Genji Hyuga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Violence at Noon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violence at Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violence at Noon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violence at Noon (1966)?
- In US, Violence at Noon is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violence at Noon worth watching?
- Violence at Noon holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violence at Noon?
- Violence at Noon stars Saeda Kawaguchi, Akiko Koyama, Kei Satō, Rokkō Toura and Hideo Kanze.
- When was Violence at Noon released?
- Violence at Noon was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.