The Murderer Must Die (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, The Murderer Must Die is a crime film directed by Shinji Murayama, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A year ago, Tetsuo Yazaki was unemployed and wanted money, attacked a police box in Kobe, robbed a policeman of his pistol, attacked Hamamatsu OS Theater and Nagoya Shinwa Bank, and succeeded in robbing a large amount of money.
Who’s in it. The Murderer Must Die stars Rentaro Mikuni as Tetsuo Yazaki, Naoko Kubo, Kenji Imai and Michiko Hoshi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Murderer Must Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murderer Must Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murderer Must Die (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Murderer Must Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Murderer Must Die?
- The Murderer Must Die stars Rentaro Mikuni, Naoko Kubo, Kenji Imai, Michiko Hoshi and Toshio Takahara.
- When was The Murderer Must Die released?
- The Murderer Must Die was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.