Kwaidan

Horror • Fantasy • Drama • 1965 • 3h 3m

Kwaidan movie poster
RATING3.9
RUNTIME3h 3m
LANGUAGEJA
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details
Tagline
In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."
Release Status
Released
Genres
Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Director
Masaki Kobayashi
Original Language
JA
🎭 Cast
Michiyo AratamaMichiyo AratamaFirst Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro MikuniRentaro MikuniHusband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako WatanabeMisako WatanabeSecond Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō IshiyamaKenjirō IshiyamaFather (segment "The Black Hair")
R
Ranko AkagiMother (segment "The Black Hair")
Fumie KitaharaFumie Kitahara(segment "The Black Hair")
K
Kappei Matsumoto(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Y
Yoshiko Ieda(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Otome TsukimiyaOtome Tsukimiya(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
K
Kenzō Tanaka(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kwaidan about?
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.
Who directed Kwaidan?
Kwaidan was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
When was Kwaidan released?
Kwaidan was released on January 6, 1965.
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan has a runtime of 3h 3m.
Where can I track Kwaidan?
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