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Design for Death

6.5194848mNRMovieDocumentary

Documentary Feature winner "Design for Death" (1947) examines Japanese culture and how it led to Japan's role in WWII.

DirectorRichard Fleischer
WritersHelen Palmer·Dr. Seuss
ProducersTheron Warth·Sid Rogell

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Cast · Directed by Richard Fleischer

KSKent Smith
Kent Smith
Narrator
HCHans Conried
Hans Conried
Narrator

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Design for Death — streaming FAQ

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Design for Death isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Design for Death?

Design for Death hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 29, 1948. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.