The Temptress and the Monk
1957 · 1h 28m · N/A
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Directed by
Eisuke Takizawa
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The Temptress and the Monk
Overview
A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.
Director and cast
- Eisuke Takizawa Director
- Yumeji Tsukioka as The Temptress
- Ryōji Hayama as Socho
- Osamu Takizawa as Old Socho
- Akitake Kōno as Medicine seller
- Kenjiro Uemura as Traveler
- Jun Hamamura as The Criminal
- Kō Nishimura as Peasant
- Seijiro Takano as Middle-aged monk
- Keishichi Nakahara as Young monk
- Takashi Sudo Cast
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