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Topic: Film "The Third Murder" (2017). Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Release date
- Sep 9, 2017
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
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Topic: Film "The Third Murder" (2017).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Third Murder (Original title: Sando-me no satsujin).
Year: 2017.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda (also writer and editor).
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime, Japanese legal thriller.
Runtime: 2h 5m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date: 09/28/2018.
Cast: Masaharu Fukuyama, Kôji Yakusho, Suzu Hirose, Kôtarô Yoshida.
Producers: Hijiri Taguchi, Kaoru Matsuzaki, Tatsumi Yoda.
Plot: A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened. Specifically, elite lawyer Shigemori is compelled to defend Misumi's murder case. Misumi has a criminal record from a murder that took place 30 years before and faces the death sentence after confessing to the new murder charge. Shigemori begins to
Should you watch it?
“A lawyer struggles to uncover the truth when his client confesses to a murder he doubts.”
- Directed and written by acclaimed filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Features performances by Masaharu Fukuyama and Koji Yakusho
- Explores complex moral questions regarding truth and the death penalty
- The deliberate pacing may feel slow for viewers seeking a fast-paced action thriller
Watch it if you enjoy cerebral legal dramas that prioritize character psychology and moral ambiguity over procedural spectacle.
This film maintains a somber, contemplative tone with a measured pace suitable for adult audiences interested in complex legal narratives.
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Is this film worth watching?
The film is highly regarded for its direction by Hirokazu Kore-eda and its nuanced exploration of legal and moral dilemmas.
What is the runtime of the film?
The Third Murder has a total runtime of two hours and five minutes.
Is this part of a series or franchise?
No, The Third Murder is a standalone feature film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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