The Third Murder 2017
"Everyone has a truth to want to believe."
Hirokazu Kore-eda's gripping 2017 drama *The Third Murder* plunges viewers into a morally complex legal thriller where truth bends under pressure.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Cast
Masaharu Fukuyama
Tomoaki Shigemori
Koji Yakusho
Takashi Misumi
Suzu Hirose
Sakie Yamanaka
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Teru Kawashima
Mikako Ichikawa
Itsuki Shinohara
Izumi Matsuoka
Akiko Hattori
Aju Makita
Yuka Shigemori
Tōru Shinagawa
Watanabe
Toshie Negishi
Landlady
Tsutomu Takahashi
Sakurai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Third Murder (2017) about?
The film follows a defense attorney who takes on the case of a man accused of murder, only to grapple with his own doubts about the truth. As the trial unfolds, conflicting accounts and shifting perspectives cast shadows over every revelation.
Who directed The Third Murder?
Hirokazu Kore-eda, acclaimed Japanese filmmaker behind heartfelt dramas like *Shoplifters* and *Like Father, Like Son*, directs *The Third Murder*.
Who stars in The Third Murder?
The film features Masaharu Fukuyama as the defense lawyer, Koji Yakusho as the suspect, Suzu Hirose as the victim's daughter, Shinnosuke Mitsushima as the prosecutor, and Mikako Ichikawa as the victim's wife.
Is The Third Murder (2017) worth watching?
If you enjoy cerebral crime dramas with layered storytelling and moral ambiguity, *The Third Murder* is a must-watch. While it lacks an IMDb rating, its themes and direction by Kore-eda make it a compelling pick.
How long is The Third Murder?
The film runs for 125 minutes (2 hours and 5 minutes).
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About The Third Murder (2017) — A lawyer's crisis of faith in Hirokazu Kore-eda's gripping courtroom drama
Hirokazu Kore-eda's gripping 2017 drama *The Third Murder* plunges viewers into a morally complex legal thriller where truth bends under pressure. A seasoned defense attorney takes on the case of a man accused of robbery and murder, only to find his own convictions unraveling as the layers of the story deepen. With each interrogation and confession, the boundaries between guilt, innocence, and personal bias blur, leaving everyone involved—defense, prosecution, and defendant—questioning what they truly believe. The film's somber atmosphere and intricate plotting invite audiences to dissect every twist and motive, making it a cerebral yet emotionally resonant experience.
Masaharu Fukuyama delivers a standout performance as the lawyer whose worldview is challenged by the case, while Koji Yakusho lends gravitas to the enigmatic suspect at its center. Blending crime, mystery, and psychological drama, *The Third Murder* (2017) explores themes of truth, memory, and the stories we construct to justify our actions—all wrapped in Kore-eda's signature thoughtful storytelling.
