Demon Pond (1979)
Original title: 夜叉ヶ池
Demon Pond is a 1979 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Tamasaburō Bandō V, Gō Katō and Tsutomu Yamazaki.
When a lone traveler stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of myth, mystery, and magic: in a nearby pond reside spirits who hold the fate of the town’s inhabitants, including lovers Akira and Yuri, in their hands.
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What is Demon Pond about?
When a lone traveler stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of myth, mystery, and magic: in a nearby pond reside spirits who hold the fate of the town’s inhabitants, including lovers Akira and Yuri, in their hands.
When was Demon Pond released?
Demon Pond was released on 20 October 1979.
How long is Demon Pond?
Demon Pond runs 2h 4m.
Who made Demon Pond?
Demon Pond was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Where can I watch Demon Pond?
Demon Pond is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Demon Pond
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Tamasaburō Bandō V as Yuri / Princess Shirayuki
- Gō Katō as Akira Hagiwara
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Gaukuen Yamazaki
- Kōji Nanbara as Priest Shikami
- Yatsuko Tan'ami as Nurse
- Hisashi Igawa as The Carp
- Norihei Miki as Catfish Messenger
- Juro Kara as Denkichi
- Ryūnosuke Kaneda as Diet Member
- Fujio Tokita as The Crab
- Jun Hamamura as The Shadow / Yatabei, the Bellkeeper
- Megumi Ishii as The Camellia