Samurai Hanshiro Tsukumo (Ebizo Ichikawa) plans to end his life with a final act of vengeance in Takashi Miike`s HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI. Photo courtesy of Tribeca Film. © 2011 Ichimei Film Partners

VOD and Limited Theatrical Run in 3D Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tribeca Film Official Site: ichimei.jp (Japan), tribecafilm/hara-kiri-death-of-a-samurai (US)

US theatrical poster for HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI. Photo courtesy of Tribeca Film. © 2011 Ichimei Film Partners

HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI (??, Ichimei, 2011), director Takashi Miike`s (AUDITION, 13 ASSASSINS) remake of Masaki Kobayashi’s cult classic HARAKIRI (??, Seppuku, 1962), is now available in the United States from distributor Tribeca Film. The film was released nationwide on VOD July 18th and begins a limited theatrical run on July 20th. In HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI, a mysterious samurai arrives at the doorstep of his feudal lord, requesting an honorable death by ritual suicide in his courtyard. The lord threatens him with the brutal tale of Motome, a desperate young ronin who made a similar request with ulterior motives, only to meet a grisly end. Undaunted, the samurai begins to tell a story of his own, with an ending no one could see coming. With stunning cinematography and gripping performances, HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI is a thrilling exploration of revenge, honor, and individuality in the face of oppressive power. HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI 128 minutes In Japanese with English subtitles Director: Takashi Miike Screenwriter: Takashi Miike Primary Cast: Ebizo Ichikawa, Eita, Hikari Mitsushima, Naoto Takenaka, Munetaka Aoki, Takashi Sasano, Baijaku Nakamura, Koji Yakusho Select Theatrical Release Schedule Screening in 3D: New York: July 20 at IFC Center Los Angeles: July 20 at Downtown Independent Seattle, WA: August 10 at SIFF Cinema Columbus, OH: August 31 at Gateway Film Center Screening in 2D only: Boston, MA: July 27 at Brattle Theatre Phoenix, AZ: August 16 at FilmBar Spokane, WA: August 17 at Magic Lantern Theatre

Japanese indie star Hikari Mitsushima (LOVE EXPOSURE, SAWAKO DECIDES, ULTRAMAN MAX) plays Miho. Photo courtesy of Tribeca Film. © 2011 Ichimei Film Partners

For more information on HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan:

• Takashi Miike`s HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI Gets UK Release in May
• HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI Trailer
• HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI 3D Press Notes