Assassination (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Assassination is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Assassination begins with the events of 1853 when "four black ships" anchored at Edo Bay, sparking civil unrest and the major political manoeuvring that saw the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. At a time when assassination had become a disturbing political tool, Shinoda's film follows Hachiro Kiyokawa, an ambitious, masterless samurai whose allegiances drift dangerously between the Shogunate and the Emperor.
Who’s in it. Assassination stars Tetsurō Tamba as Hachiro Kiyokawa, Eiji Okada as Lord Matsudaira, Eitarō Ozawa as Premier Itakura and Isao Kimura as Tadasaburo Sasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Assassination has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassination page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassination tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assassination (1964)?
- In US, Assassination is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Assassination worth watching?
- Assassination holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Assassination?
- Assassination stars Tetsurō Tamba, Eiji Okada, Eitarō Ozawa, Isao Kimura and Shima Iwashita.
- When was Assassination released?
- Assassination was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.