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Kwaidan

怪談

1965•3h 3m•7.7/10
  • Horror
  • Fantasy
  • Drama

“In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."”

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.

Top Cast

  • Michiyo Aratama

    Michiyo Aratama

    First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

  • Rentaro Mikuni

    Rentaro Mikuni

    Husband (segment "The Black Hair")

  • Misako Watanabe

    Misako Watanabe

    Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

  • Kenjirō Ishiyama

    Kenjirō Ishiyama

    Father (segment "The Black Hair")

  • Ranko Akagi

    Ranko Akagi

    Mother (segment "The Black Hair")

  • Fumie Kitahara

    Fumie Kitahara

    (segment "The Black Hair")

  • Kappei Matsumoto

    Kappei Matsumoto

    (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

  • Yoshiko Ieda

    Yoshiko Ieda

    (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Details

Director
Masaki Kobayashi
Budget
$885,000
Revenue
$625,000
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Status
Released

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