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Many films have drawn from classic Japanese theatrical forms, but none with such shocking cinematic effect as director Masahiro Shinoda's Double Suicide. In this striking adaptation of a Bunraku puppet play (featuring the music of famed composer Toru Takemitsu), a paper merchant sacrifices family, fortune, and ultimately life for his erotic obsession with a prostitute. Criterion is proud to present Double Suicide in a stunning digital transfer, with a new and improved English subtitle translation.
Original Release
05/24/1969
US Release
02/11/1970
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kichiemon Nakamura | Jihei |
| Shima Iwashita | Osan / Koharu / Koharu and Osan |
| Shizue Kawarazaki | Osan's Mother |
| Tokie Hidari | Osugi |
| Sumiko Hidaka | Proprietress |
| Yûsuke Takita | Magoemon / Mogoemon |
| Hôsei Komatsu | Tahei |
| Takashi Sue | Store Owner |
| Masashi Makita | Guest |
| Makoto Akatsuka | Sangorô / Sangoro |
Directors
Writers
Monzaemon Chikamatsu, Masahiro Shinoda, Tôru Takemitsu, Jerry Lee
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kichiemon Nakamura | Jihei |
| Shima Iwashita | Osan / Koharu / Koharu and Osan |
| Shizue Kawarazaki | Osan's Mother |
| Tokie Hidari | Osugi |
| Sumiko Hidaka | Proprietress |
| Yûsuke Takita | Magoemon / Mogoemon |
| Hôsei Komatsu | Tahei |
| Takashi Sue | Store Owner |
| Masashi Makita | Guest |
| Makoto Akatsuka | Sangorô / Sangoro |
| Unko Uehara | Otama |
| Shinji Tsuchiya | Kantarô / Kantaro |
| Kaori Tozawa | Osue |
| Yoshi Katô | Gosaemon |
| Kamatari Fujiwara | Denbei / Owner of the Yamatoya |
| Jun Hamamura |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Masahiro Shinoda | Producer |
| Masayuki Nakajima | Producer |
