
Kwaidan
77.00% | January 6, 1965 | Horror, Fantasy, Drama
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.
Featured Crew
Yoshio Miyajima
Cinematography
Yōko Mizuki
Screenplay
Shigeru Wakatsuki
Producer
Cast

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")
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