The Third Murder

2017, Crime/Drama, 2h 5m

83 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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The Third Murder makes satisfying work of its weighty themes, even if it doesn't quite stand with writer-director Hirokazu Koreeda's best efforts. Read critic reviews

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Well-known attorney Shigemori takes on the defense of murder-robbery suspect Misumi, who served jail time for another murder 30 years ago. Shigemori's chances of winning the case seem low, as his client freely admits his guilt, even though he faces the death penalty if convicted. But as he digs deeper into the case, hearing the testimonies of the victim's family and Misumi himself, Shigemori begins to doubt whether his client is actually the murderer.
  • Genre:
    Crime, Drama, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    Japanese
  • Director:
    Hirokazu Koreeda
  • Writer:
    Hirokazu Koreeda
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $89.3K
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  • Distributor:
    Film Movement
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Masaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama
Shigemori
Kôji Yakusho
Kôji Yakusho
Misumi
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Kawashima Akira
Mikako Ichikawa
Mikako Ichikawa
Sasabara Itsuki
Izumi Matsuoka
Izumi Matsuoka
Hattori Akiko
Isao Hashizume
Isao Hashizume
Shigemori Akihisa
Suzu Hirose
Suzu Hirose
Sakie
Hajime Inoue
Hajime Inoue
Ono Minoru
Aju Makita
Aju Makita
Shigemori Yuka
Yuki Saito
Yuki Saito
Yamanaka Mitsue
Kôtarô Yoshida
Kôtarô Yoshida
Settsu Daisuke
Hirokazu Koreeda
Hirokazu Koreeda
Director
Hirokazu Koreeda
Hirokazu Koreeda
Screenwriter
Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi
Original Music
Mikiya Takimoto
Mikiya Takimoto
Cinematographer
Hirokazu Koreeda
Hirokazu Koreeda
Film Editing
Yohei Taneda
Yohei Taneda
Production Design
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