---
title: "The Youth Killer"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-youth-killer-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 96754
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Youth Killer (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-youth-killer-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Youth Killer, also known by its Japanese title Seishun no satsujinsha, is a 1976 Japanese film categorized under drama, crime, and thriller genres. Directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa in his directorial debut, the film features a screenplay by Tsutomu Tamura and adapts the short story Snakelust by Kenji Nakagami.

The film explores familial conflict centered on a character named Jun, whose parents help run the family business while simultaneously increasing tensions by barring him from meeting his girlfriend. The production runs for 2 hours and 1 minute and was released in Japan on October 23, 1976.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Family tensions rise when Jun feels persecuted by his parents and is barred from seeing his girlfriend."

### Why Watch
- It is the directorial debut of director Kazuhiko Hasegawa.
- The screenplay is written by Tsutomu Tamura.
- It is an adaptation of the short story Snakelust by Kenji Nakagami.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Specific streaming availability details are not provided in the reference material.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1976 drama, crime, and thriller film with a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1976-film, #japanese-cinema, #crime-drama, #thriller, #family-tensions, #directorial-debut

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Youth Killer (1976)?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming platforms for this film.

### Q: Is The Youth Killer worth watching?
It is a 1976 crime drama directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa and adapted from Kenji Nakagami's short story Snakelust, making it notable for its creative pedigree.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
The Youth Killer is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not consist of episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Youth Killer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/96754)
- [The Youth Killer (1976) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217038/fullcredits/)
- [The Youth Killer (1976) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/96754/cast)
- [The Youth Killer (1976)](https://mydramalist.com/)

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