The Claws of the Divine Beast (1980): Cast
The Claws of the Divine Beast is a 1980 mystery film directed by Seijun Suzuki, starring Kō Nishimura, Asao Uchida and Hiroshi Kondō. It runs 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Genre
- Mystery
- Original language
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Japanese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Claws of the Divine Beast About?
The premise of The Claws of the Divine Beast without spoilers.
Adapted from a mystery by Taiwanese‑Japanese writer Chin Shun‑shin, the plot follows a Yokohama detective investigating the murder of an elderly man whose face bears strange claw‑like marks after a dispute over a Tang‑dynasty relic. The case uncovers links to war atrocities committed by Japanese forces during World War II invasion of China.
The Claws of the Divine Beast Cast
Kō Nishimura leads the cast, with Asao Uchida and Hiroshi Kondō. Directed by Seijun Suzuki; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Seijun Suzuki
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More films directed by Seijun Suzuki, best-rated first: Pistol Opera, Princess Raccoon, Yumeji and Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon.
The Claws of the Divine Beast Also Known As
Also known as “Chin Shun-shin's 'The Claws of the Divine Beast'”.
- Also known as
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- Chin Shun-shin's 'The Claws of the Divine Beast'
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The Claws of the Divine Beast FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Claws of the Divine Beast, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Claws of the Divine Beast?
The Claws of the Divine Beast runs 45 minutes.
When was The Claws of the Divine Beast released?
The Claws of the Divine Beast was released on June 20, 1980.
Who directed The Claws of the Divine Beast?
The Claws of the Divine Beast was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
More films by Seijun Suzuki Who is in the cast of The Claws of the Divine Beast?
The Claws of the Divine Beast stars Kō Nishimura, Asao Uchida and Hiroshi Kondō, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Claws of the Divine Beast have a post-credit scene?
No. The Claws of the Divine Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Claws of the Divine Beast in?
The original language of The Claws of the Divine Beast is Japanese.
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