Movie

Intentions of Murder

★ 7.0(52)19642h 30m

Intentions of Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Shōhei Imamura
Release date: 1964-06-28
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation

Intentions of Murder — trailer

About Intentions of Murder

Intentions of Murder is a 1964 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Shōhei Imamura, starring Masumi Harukawa, Kō Nishimura and Shigeru Tsuyuguchi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Intentions of Murder in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life.

Cast

Masumi Harukawa

Sadako Takahashi

Kō Nishimura

Koichi Takahashi

Shigeru Tsuyuguchi

Hiraoko

Yūko Kusunoki

Yoshiko Masuda

Ranko Akagi

Tadae Takahashi

Bumon Kahara

Pawnshop's Husband

Yoshi Katō

Seizo Takahashi

Tanie Kitabayashi

Kinu Takahashi

Fumie Kitahara

Hisako Karihara

Kazuo Kitamura

Seiichiro Takahashi

Yoshie Kitsuda

Namie Takahashi

Hiroshi Kondō

Nitta

Themes & keywords

adulteryjapanese new wave

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Intentions of Murder in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Intentions of Murder on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Intentions of Murder on Netflix?+

Intentions of Murder is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Intentions of Murder?+

Intentions of Murder has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in Intentions of Murder?+

Intentions of Murder stars Masumi Harukawa, Kō Nishimura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Yūko Kusunoki and Ranko Akagi.

When did Intentions of Murder come out?+

Intentions of Murder is a 1964 movie directed by Shōhei Imamura.

What genre is Intentions of Murder?+

Intentions of Murder is Drama film.

Who directed Intentions of Murder?+

Intentions of Murder was directed by Shōhei Imamura.