“In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."”
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Kwaidan (1965) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Kwaidan at a Glance
Kwaidan is a 1965 horror, fantasy and drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, starring Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni and Misako Watanabe. It is 3 hours 3 minutes long and came out on January 6, 1965. Kwaidan has a TMDB rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 476 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Otome Tsukimiya
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Kenzō Tanaka
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Kiyoshi Nakano
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Tatsuya Nakadai
Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Frequently Asked Questions About Kwaidan
When was Kwaidan released?
Kwaidan was released on January 6, 1965.
What is the runtime of Kwaidan?
Kwaidan has a runtime of 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).
Who stars in Kwaidan?
Kwaidan stars 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") and Kenjirō Ishiyama as Father (segment "The Black Hair"). The cast also includes Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara, Kappei Matsumoto and Yoshiko Ieda.
Who directed Kwaidan?
Kwaidan was directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The screenplay is credited to Yōko Mizuki.
What genre is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is listed on TMDB as a mix of horror, fantasy and drama.
What is Kwaidan rated?
Kwaidan is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.7/10 from 476 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kwaidan for free?
You can watch the official trailer for Kwaidan, "Official 4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Kwaidan?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Kwaidan include The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Samurai Reincarnation (1981), Blade of the Immortal (2017), Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989) and Dark Harvest (2023).
Can I stream the full movie of Kwaidan on 123Movies?
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