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Kwaidan
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Kwaidan

1964 · PG-13 · 3h 3m · Japanese

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

Release

In theaters
July 15, 1965

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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.

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Genres

dramafantasyhorror
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Directed by

Masaki Kobayashi

Written by

Yōko Mizuki

Cinematography

Yoshio Miyajima

Music

Tōru Takemitsu

Starring

Michiyo Aratama as First Wife (segment "The Black Hair") · Rentaro Mikuni as Husband (segment "The Black Hair") · Misako Watanabe as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair") · Kenjirō Ishiyama as Father (segment "The Black Hair") · Ranko Akagi as Mother (segment "The Black Hair") · Fumie Kitahara as (segment "The Black Hair") · Kappei Matsumoto as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited) · Yoshiko Ieda as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Production

Ninjin Club, TOHO

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