Kwaidan
"In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL.""
Originally released in 1965. Kwaidan is a horror/fantasy film. directed by Masaki Kobayashi. With a runtime of 3h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, and Misako Watanabe
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
3h 3m
183 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (434 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Otome Tsukimiya
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Kenzō Tanaka
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Ninjin Club
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 ...
Who directed Kwaidan?
Kwaidan was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan has a runtime of 3 hours and 3 minutes (183 minutes total).
When was Kwaidan released?
Kwaidan was released on January 6, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kwaidan?
The main cast of Kwaidan includes Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi.
Is Kwaidan worth watching?
Kwaidan has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 434 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.