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Harakiri (1962)

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Harakiri (1962)

Overview

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
8.9

Overview

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis is a profound and explicit critique of the hypocrisy and inhumanity embedded within the rigid feudal samurai code and its institutions, exposing how tradition can be used to justify cruelty and maintain power at the expense of human dignity.

The movie features traditional casting appropriate for its Japanese historical setting. Its narrative strongly critiques the established male-dominated samurai system, highlighting its inherent hypocrisy and cruelty.

Secondary

Harakiri (1962) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on the tragic story of a ronin seeking justice against a hypocritical samurai clan, exploring themes of honor, poverty, and the rigid societal structures of feudal Japan through heterosexual family dynamics.

Harakiri (1962) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative is centered on a samurai's tragic story of honor, poverty, and revenge within feudal Japan, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.

The film's narrative centers on male samurai characters and their code of honor and conflict. The primary female character, Miho, is portrayed in a non-combative role and does not engage in any physical combat scenes.

The 1962 film "Harakiri" is a direct adaptation of a novel, and there is no indication that any character's gender was changed from the source material. The film is a period drama and does not feature modern re-imaginings of established characters.

Harakiri (1962) is a Japanese period drama set in 17th-century Japan, featuring an entirely Japanese cast portraying Japanese characters. There is no indication of any character being established as one race in source material or history and then portrayed as a different race in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.6
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8.4

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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8.5

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