The Hateful Beast movie poster

The Hateful Beast

December 14, 1970 1h 10m 2.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1970. The Hateful Beast is a drama film. directed by Kōji Wakamatsu. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Noriko Tatsumi, Masayoshi Nogami, and Hiroko Fuji

Synopsis

In the Edo era, two man arrive in a village and engage in criminal activity. While one of them becomes successful and rich, the other gets betrayed and ends up in prison, burning for revenge. The truth changes with the viewpoint in this Wakamatsu film, which has inspired comparisons to Rashomon.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 14, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
User Rating 2.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Wakamatsu Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hateful Beast about?

In the Edo era, two man arrive in a village and engage in criminal activity. While one of them becomes successful and rich, the other gets betrayed and ends up in prison, burning for revenge. The t...

Who directed The Hateful Beast?

The Hateful Beast was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.

How long is The Hateful Beast?

The Hateful Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The Hateful Beast released?

The Hateful Beast was released on December 14, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Hateful Beast?

The main cast of The Hateful Beast includes Noriko Tatsumi, Masayoshi Nogami, Hiroko Fuji, Maya Kurose, Masami Arisawa.