Kwaidan
1965/01/06 (US) | Horror, Fantasy, Drama
In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."
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.
Masaki Kobayashi
Director
Yōko Mizuki
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
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Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
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Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
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Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Budget
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Revenue
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Status
Released
Production Company
- Ninjin Club
Crews
Lafcadio Hearn
Novel
Shigeru Wakatsuki
Producer
Toru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Yoshio Miyajima
Cinematography
Hisashi Sagara
Editor
Shigemasa Toda
Art Direction