About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1965
Runtime
3h 3m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
453
Genre
Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Director
Language
JA
Cast
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "T
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The B
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Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The B
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Ha
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Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Ha
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Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Ha
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based on novel or book
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promise
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spirit
vengeful ghost
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Questions about Kwaidan
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan has a runtime of 3h 3m (3 hours and 3 minutes).
Who directed Kwaidan?
Kwaidan was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and released in 1965.
What genre is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is a Horror, Fantasy, Drama film (1965).
Who stars in Kwaidan?
The cast of Kwaidan includes Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi.
What is the TMDB rating for Kwaidan?
Kwaidan has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 453 votes.
