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Kwaidan(1965)

In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."
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ReleasedHorror,Fantasy,Drama3h 3m

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.

Budget:

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Directed by:

Masaki Kobayashi

Cast

Michiyo Aratama thumbnail

Michiyo Aratama

First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

Rentaro Mikuni thumbnail

Rentaro Mikuni

Husband (segment "The Black Hair")

Misako Watanabe thumbnail

Misako Watanabe

Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

Kenjirō Ishiyama thumbnail

Kenjirō Ishiyama

Father (segment "The Black Hair")

Ranko Akagi thumbnail

Ranko Akagi

Mother (segment "The Black Hair")

Fumie Kitahara thumbnail

Fumie Kitahara

(segment "The Black Hair")

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