Harakiri (1962) – Filming Locations
Action / Drama / History · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi · Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Shima Iwashita
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
Where was Harakiri filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan — 東京、日本, Tokyo – Interior studio sets for samurai scenes and courtyard sequences. Primary filming location where interior sets representing the samurai clan's residence and courtyard were constructed and filmed