Portrait of Hell
Originally released in 1969. Portrait of Hell is a drama/horror film. directed by Shirō Toyoda.
Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Kinnosuke Nakamura, and Yōko Naitō
Synopsis
The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron, the cruel and egotistical daimyo Horikawa (Nakamura). It is based on the 1918 short story Hell Screen by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (10 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portrait of Hell about?
The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron, the cruel and egotistical daimyo Horikawa (Nakamura). It is based on the 1...
Who directed Portrait of Hell?
Portrait of Hell was directed by Shirō Toyoda.
How long is Portrait of Hell?
Portrait of Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Portrait of Hell released?
Portrait of Hell was released on November 18, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Portrait of Hell?
The main cast of Portrait of Hell includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yōko Naitō, Shun Ōide, Hideyo Amamoto.