Legend of the Cat Monster (1983): Cast
Legend of the Cat Monster is a 1983 drama horror film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, starring Akira Emoto as Ryohei Shimura / Joji Tamura, Akihiko Hirata and Toru Minegishi. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tsuburaya Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Legend of the Cat Monster About?
The premise of Legend of the Cat Monster without spoilers.
After a legendary actress presumed dead is found living alone in an isolated mansion, a screenwriter is hired to pen her comeback film. The two end up sharing the same roof, forcing the writer to balance the demands of the reclusive star with the pressure of crafting a story that could restore her career.
Legend of the Cat Monster Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- cinema
- cat lady
- actress
- screenwriter
- mansion
- actor playing multiple roles
- multiple actresses for one character
- parody
- fedora
- riding a bicycle
- whipping
- film reel
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- film projector
- movie theater
Legend of the Cat Monster Cast & Characters
Akira Emoto leads the cast as Ryohei Shimura / Joji Tamura, with Akihiko Hirata as Producer and Toru Minegishi as Mr. Tachihara. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nobuhiko Obayashi
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Akira Emoto as Ryohei Shimura / Joji Tamura - Akihiko Hirata as Producer
- Toru Minegishi as Mr. Tachihara
- Jun Fubuki as Yoko
Also Starring in Legend of the Cat Monster
· 9 more- Akira Ōizumi Mr. Mizumori
- Noriko Sengoku Manager
- Wakaba Irie Akiko Ryuzoji
- Makoto Satō
- Hitoshi Ōmae Antagonist
- Takako Irie Akiko Ryuzoji
- Hajime Izu Spaghetti Director
- Saburō Bōya Producer
- Chin Naitô
More from Nobuhiko Obayashi
More films directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi: Hanagatami, Seven Weeks, Casting Blossoms to the Sky and Switching – Goodbye Me.
Legend of the Cat Monster Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “麗猫伝説 劇場版” and “Reibyo Densetsu”.
- Also known as
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- 麗猫伝説 劇場版
- Reibyo Densetsu
- Reibyō densetsu
- 고양이 괴물의 전설
- 丽猫传说
- 麗貓傳説
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Legend of the Cat Monster FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Legend of the Cat Monster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Legend of the Cat Monster?
Legend of the Cat Monster runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Legend of the Cat Monster released?
Legend of the Cat Monster was released on August 30, 1983.
Who directed Legend of the Cat Monster?
Legend of the Cat Monster was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
More films by Nobuhiko Obayashi Who is in the cast of Legend of the Cat Monster?
Legend of the Cat Monster stars Akira Emoto as Ryohei Shimura / Joji Tamura, Akihiko Hirata as Producer and Toru Minegishi as Mr. Tachihara, among 13 credited actors.
Does Legend of the Cat Monster have a post-credit scene?
No. Legend of the Cat Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Legend of the Cat Monster in?
The original language of Legend of the Cat Monster is Japanese.
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