Deaths in Tokimeki (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Deaths in Tokimeki is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Deaths in Tokimeki tells the disturbing, compulsive story of a hit-man waiting to carry out a job: the assassination of the leader of a religious cult, masterminded by the leader's own deputy. But it is a story that is told in blocks, like the phrases in a child's computer game, and what counts most is not the narrative but the spaces between the blocks-the gaps that are filled with undefined menaces as potent as anything in Lovecraft.
Who’s in it. Deaths in Tokimeki stars Kenji Sawada as Naoya Kudo, Kanako Higuchi as Hiromi Kozue, Naoki Sugiura as Yosuke Okura and Haruko Katō as Otae-san, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deaths in Tokimeki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deaths in Tokimeki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deaths in Tokimeki tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deaths in Tokimeki (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deaths in Tokimeki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deaths in Tokimeki worth watching?
- Deaths in Tokimeki holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deaths in Tokimeki?
- Deaths in Tokimeki stars Kenji Sawada, Kanako Higuchi, Naoki Sugiura, Haruko Katō and Ittoku Kishibe.
- When was Deaths in Tokimeki released?
- Deaths in Tokimeki was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.