Death by Hanging
1968, Japanese. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
A Korean man is sentenced to death in Japan but somehow survives his execution, sending the authorities into a panic about what to do next.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Death by Hanging is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1968
- Original title
- 絞死刑
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tsutomu Tamura, Michinori Fukao, Mamoru Sasaki
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Death by Hanging: quick answers
Is Death by Hanging worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death by Hanging?
Death by Hanging runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Death by Hanging have a post-credits scene?
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Death by Hanging parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Death by Hanging on?
Death by Hanging is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death by Hanging?
If you liked Death by Hanging, try Teddy Bear, The Human Bullet, Funeral Parade of Roses.
Who directed Death by Hanging?
Death by Hanging (1968) was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and stars Yun Yun-Do, Kei Satō, Fumio Watanabe.