Kuroneko (1968) movie poster

Kuroneko

1968 · 100 min · Director: Kaneto Shindō

Kuroneko (1968) is a fantasy drama, directed by Kaneto Shindō. It stars Kichiemon Nakamura II and Nobuko Otowa. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Kuroneko Is About

In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero to quell what is evidently an Onryō ghost.

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What is Kuroneko about?

In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out.

Where can I watch Kuroneko?

Kuroneko is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Kuroneko?

Kuroneko runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did Kuroneko come out?

Kuroneko was released in 1968.

Who directed Kuroneko?

Kuroneko was directed by Kaneto Shindō.

Who stars in Kuroneko?

Kuroneko stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Nobuko Otowa, Kiwako Taichi, Kei Satō.

What is Kuroneko's rating?

Kuroneko holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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