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Kwaidan at a glance
Kwaidan is a 1965 horror and fantasy film, running 3h 3m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1965-01-06
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy, Drama
- Director
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 489 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmTaking 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.
Cast
14 names
Michiyo AratamaFirst Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro MikuniHusband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako WatanabeSecond Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō IshiyamaFather (segment "The Black Hair")Ranko AkagiMother (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 NakadaiMinokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Keiko KishiYuki the Snow Maiden (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Yūko MochizukiMinokichi's Mother (segment "The Woman of the Snow")Questions about Kwaidan
Quick answersWhere can I watch Kwaidan in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Kwaidan is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Kwaidan suitable for children?
Kwaidan is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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. 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…
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan runs for 3h 3m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Kwaidan trailer?
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