The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961)
Original title: 怪談 お岩の亡霊
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost is a 1961 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Tai Katō, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sawamura Sōjūrō IX and Sentarō Fushimi.
A samurai plots to reclaim his estranged wife after she leaves him over a murder scandal. When her sister falls victim to a scheme, he and his friend manipulate events, but their plans lead to supernatural vengeance.
Quick answers
What is The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost about?
A samurai plots to reclaim his estranged wife after she leaves him over a murder scandal. When her sister falls victim to a scheme, he and his friend manipulate events, but their plans lead to supernatural vengeance.
When was The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost released?
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost was released on 2 July 1961.
How long is The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost?
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost runs 1h 34m.
Who made The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost?
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost was directed by Tai Katō.
Cast
- Tomisaburō Wakayama as Tamiya Iemon
- Sawamura Sōjūrō IX as Sato Yomoshichi
- Sentarō Fushimi as Kohei
- Hiroko Sakuramachi as Osode
- Yumiko Mihara as Oume
- Yoshiko Fujishiro as Oiwa
- Koinosuke Onoe as Okuda Shozaburo
- Atsushi Watanabe as Takuetsu
- Ichirō Izawa as Kondo Genshiro
- Ushio Akashi as Yotsuya Samon
- Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Oyumi
- Sonosuke Sawamura as Kihei