Kwaidan
Kwaidan (1965) is a horror drama, directed by Masaki Kobayashi. It stars Michiyo Aratama and Rentaro Mikuni. The 183-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What Kwaidan Is About
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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What is Kwaidan about?
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.
Where can I watch Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan runs for 183 minutes (3h 3m).
When did Kwaidan come out?
Kwaidan was released in 1965.
Who directed Kwaidan?
Kwaidan was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
Who stars in Kwaidan?
Kwaidan stars Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama.
What is Kwaidan's rating?
Kwaidan holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.
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