Intentions of Murder
1964, Japanese. Directed by Shōhei Imamura.
The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Intentions of Murder is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shōhei ImamuraDirector
- Masumi HarukawaSadako Takahashi
- Kō NishimuraKoichi Takahashi
- Shigeru TsuyuguchiHiraoko
- Yūko KusunokiYoshiko Masuda
- Ranko AkagiTadae Takahashi
- Bumon KaharaPawnshop's Husband
- Yoshi KatōSeizo Takahashi
- Tanie KitabayashiKinu Takahashi
- Fumie KitaharaHisako Karihara
- Kazuo KitamuraSeiichiro Takahashi
- Yoshie KitsudaNamie Takahashi
- Hiroshi KondōNitta
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1964
- Original title
- 赤い殺意
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinji Fujiwara, Shōhei Imamura, Keiji Hasebe
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Intentions of Murder: quick answers
Is Intentions of Murder worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Intentions of Murder?
Intentions of Murder runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Intentions of Murder have a post-credits scene?
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Intentions of Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Intentions of Murder on?
Intentions of Murder is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Intentions of Murder?
If you liked Intentions of Murder, try Tokyo Decadence, Female Yakuza Tale, Sakuran.
Who directed Intentions of Murder?
Intentions of Murder (1964) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Masumi Harukawa, Kō Nishimura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi.