JAPAN · 1979

The House of Hanging

Kon Ichikawa
Japanese Golden Age murder investigation hospital setting misdirection psychological suspicion criminal deception
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Synopsis

This time, Kousuke investigates a murder in a hospital. The murderer leaves misleading evidence to divert Kousuke's attention on the case. Suspicion and doubt clouds Kousuke's mind.

Year1979
CountryJapan
DirectorKon Ichikawa
The House of Hanging poster

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