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Double Suicide at Nishijin (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1977, Double Suicide at Nishijin is a drama film directed by Yoichi Takabayashi, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Yumi, an exceptionally beautiful call girl, has a close call with death when a client forces her to die with him. An old cop pities her and agrees to be her guarantor so that she could join a Nishijin weaver workshop. Yumi wishes to put her dark past behind her, but she's exposed by an ex-client. Despite the unwavered support of the old cop, she sees no way out and uses her seductive body again to get what she wants. Hiroyuki, her co-worker at the weaver workshop, is a pure-hearted young man who may redeem Yumi from her deadly path as a femme fatale.

Who’s in it. Double Suicide at Nishijin stars Yoshie Shimamura as Yumi Nozawa, Yoshio Tsuchiya as Yoshida, Goichi Yamada as Nomura and Akira Nakao as Amano, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Double Suicide at Nishijin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Suicide at Nishijin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Double Suicide at Nishijin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Double Suicide at Nishijin (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Suicide at Nishijin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Double Suicide at Nishijin worth watching?
Double Suicide at Nishijin holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Double Suicide at Nishijin?
Double Suicide at Nishijin stars Yoshie Shimamura, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Goichi Yamada, Akira Nakao and Yōko Mihara.
When was Double Suicide at Nishijin released?
Double Suicide at Nishijin was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.