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The House of Hanging
JAPAN · 1979

The House of Hanging

Kon Ichikawa
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.

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