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Harakiri

December 18, 1919 1h 27m 5.8/10 (23 votes)

Originally released in 1919. Harakiri is a drama film. directed by Fritz Lang. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Paul Biensfeldt, Lil Dagover, and George John

Synopsis

The daughter of a daimyo, one forced to commit harakiri to secure her a future to choose her own destiny, falls in love with and marries a European officer. The officer returns to Europe but promises to come back for her and his new child, but when he comes back to Japan, he brings his European wife.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 18, 1919 106 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (23 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Decla-Bioscop
  • Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harakiri about?

The daughter of a daimyo, one forced to commit harakiri to secure her a future to choose her own destiny, falls in love with and marries a European officer. The officer returns to Europe but promis...

Who directed Harakiri?

Harakiri was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is Harakiri?

Harakiri has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Harakiri released?

Harakiri was released on December 18, 1919 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Harakiri?

The main cast of Harakiri includes Paul Biensfeldt, Lil Dagover, George John, Meinhart Maur, Rudolf Lettinger.