The House of Hanging
1979, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
This time, Kousuke investigates a murder in a hospital. The murderer leaves misleading evidence to divert Kousuke's attention on the case. Suspicion and doubt clouds Kousuke's mind.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Kon IchikawaDirector
- Koji IshizakaKosuke Kindaichi
- Yoshiko SakumaYayoi Hogen
- Masao KusakariMokutarou Hinatsu
- Junko SakuradaYukari Hogen / Koyuki Yamauchi
- Takako IrieChizu Igarashi
- Takeshi KatōInspector Todoroki
- Mitsuko KusabueJunko Amamiya
- Miki SanjōMitsue Tanabe
- Kayoko ShiraishiSumi Miyasaka
- Midori HagioFuyuko Yamauchi
- Shinnosuke IkehataHeiji Yoshizawa
- Kie NakaiTae-chan
Details
- Released
- 26 May 1979
- Original title
- 病院坂の首縊りの家
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinya Hidaka, Kon Ichikawa, Seishi Yokomizo
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What The House of Hanging is based on
The House of Hanging is based on The House of Hanging on Hospital Slope (1978) by Seishi Yokomizo, published by Kadokawa Shoten.
1978
The House of Hanging on Hospital Slope
By Seishi Yokomizo
Published by Kadokawa Shoten
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The House of Hanging: quick answers
What should I watch before The House of Hanging?
Watch The Inugami Family (1976), Lullaby to Kill (1977), Island of Hell (1977), and Queen Bee (1978) first.
What comes after The House of Hanging?
Next in the series: Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006).
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How long is The House of Hanging?
The House of Hanging runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does The House of Hanging have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The House of Hanging on?
The House of Hanging isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 May 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House of Hanging?
If you liked The House of Hanging, try Raging Grace, The Caveman's Valentine, Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder.
Who directed The House of Hanging?
The House of Hanging (1979) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Koji Ishizaka, Yoshiko Sakuma, Masao Kusakari.
What is The House of Hanging based on?
The House of Hanging is based on The House of Hanging on Hospital Slope (1978) by Seishi Yokomizo, published by Kadokawa Shoten.