Death by Hanging

1968 · 118 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 3,537 VOTES · DIR. Nagisa Ōshima

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 194 lines

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01:43:19 "Japan doesn't have enough execution chambers for that!". When you're promoted...
01:43:47 but before that, guys like me will be the first to be killed.
01:44:21 He'll do just fine.
01:44:49 Let's pray that capital punishment and war come to an end as soon as possible.
01:45:27 while you comfort me.
01:46:11 was no longer limited just to my imagination.
01:46:53 You've spent your youth in a dream
01:47:27 Let's fall over!
01:49:06 Very well. Carry out the execution. You accept this, right?
01:49:33 That much is certain.
01:50:05 "I feel carnal desire.
01:50:41 Listen, court decisions are written down using certain set phrases.
01:51:19 So it is evil?
01:51:55 What is a nation?
01:52:27 No, I just reluctantly play a part in the top position here.
01:53:07 But not the way the judgment says I did.
01:53:35 - The sentence is vacated. - Sir, if this gets out...
01:54:50 But now...
01:55:14 A moment ago you realized you should be executed.
01:55:57 Tell us how you will now calmly face the death. It'll be a comfort to those who follow.
01:56:36 We cannot allow you to keep such ideas alive.
01:57:27 And you...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed194
Dialogue density1.6 lines / min
First line01:43:19
Final line01:57:27

Production Record

DirectorNagisa Ōshima
LanguageJapanese
IMDb votes3,537