Double Suicide at Nishijin (1977): Cast
Double Suicide at Nishijin is a 1977 drama directed by Yoichi Takabayashi, starring Yoshie Shimamura as Yumi Nozawa, Yoshio Tsuchiya and Yōko Mihara. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Yoichi Takabayashi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Art Theatre Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Double Suicide at Nishijin About?
The premise of Double Suicide at Nishijin without spoilers.
Yumi, a beautiful call girl, narrowly escapes a murder‑suicide when a client forces her to die with him. A deeply empathetic cop becomes her guarantor, allowing her to join a Nishijin weaving workshop and leave her dark past behind. When an ex‑client exposes her, she resorts to seductive manipulation again, while Hiroyuki, a sincere young weaver, may offer her hopeful redemption.
Double Suicide at Nishijin Cast & Characters
Yoshie Shimamura leads the cast as Yumi Nozawa, with Yoshio Tsuchiya as Yoshida and Yōko Mihara as Toyo Oshima. Directed by Yoichi Takabayashi; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoichi Takabayashi
- Yoshie Shimamura as Yumi Nozawa
- Yoshio Tsuchiya as Yoshida
- Yōko Mihara as Toyo Oshima
- Akira Nakao as Amano
Also Starring in Double Suicide at Nishijin
· 2 more- Goichi Yamada Nomura
- Hiroshi Miki
More from Yoichi Takabayashi
More films directed by Yoichi Takabayashi: Irezumi, Death at an Old Mansion and The Water Was So Clear.
Double Suicide at Nishijin Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Nishijin Shinju” and “Nishijin shinjū”.
- Also known as
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- Nishijin Shinju
- Nishijin shinjū
- Самоубийство влюбленных в Нисидзин
- 西阵心中
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Double Suicide at Nishijin FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Double Suicide at Nishijin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Double Suicide at Nishijin?
Double Suicide at Nishijin runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Double Suicide at Nishijin released?
Double Suicide at Nishijin was released on October 14, 1977.
Who directed Double Suicide at Nishijin?
Double Suicide at Nishijin was directed by Yoichi Takabayashi.
More films by Yoichi Takabayashi Who is in the cast of Double Suicide at Nishijin?
Double Suicide at Nishijin stars Yoshie Shimamura as Yumi Nozawa, Yoshio Tsuchiya as Yoshida and Yōko Mihara as Toyo Oshima, among 6 credited actors.
Does Double Suicide at Nishijin have a post-credit scene?
No. Double Suicide at Nishijin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Double Suicide at Nishijin in?
The original language of Double Suicide at Nishijin is Japanese.
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