Shikei Kijun (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Shikei Kijun is a drama film directed by Toshiyuki Mizutani, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Do criteria exist for the death penalty? Yusuke Mito, a law faculty lecturer who did not become a lawyer even though he passed the bar exam, the famous lawyer Kojiro Otomo who advocates the abolition of the death penalty, and the public prosecutor Mariko Nagase studied law together. Each have their own thoughts about the death penalty. One day, Otomo’s wife is murdered by someone. Shinzo Sabae who is resentful of a lawsuit that Otomo had been in charge of, is arrested as a suspect. Otomo reverses the stance he had had until now and seeks the death penalty against Sabae. This prompts Mito to make the decision to become a lawyer and stand in the court. However, the first case Mito takes charge of is the defence of Sabae, who murdered the wife of his good friend, Otomo…
Who’s in it. Shikei Kijun stars Koji Yamamoto as Yusuke Mito, Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Kojiro Otomo, Naho Toda as Mariko Nagase and Kotomi Kyōno as Noriko Iijima, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shikei Kijun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shikei Kijun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shikei Kijun (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shikei Kijun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shikei Kijun?
- Shikei Kijun stars Koji Yamamoto, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Naho Toda, Kotomi Kyōno and Yoshimasa Kondo.
- When was Shikei Kijun released?
- Shikei Kijun was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.