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The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond (1960): Cast

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The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond is a 1960 horror film directed by Yoshihiro Ishikawa, starring Yôichi Numata, Akira Nakamura and Arata Shibata. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond About?

The premise of The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond without spoilers.

Two lovers become lost in the mountains and, disregarding warnings about which direction not to go, they stumble upon a mysterious forest pond that feels held by an unseen force. The water seems reluctant to release them, and a crime committed over a century ago still casts a lingering shadow over the secluded spot.

The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond Themes & Keywords

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  • forest
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Cast & crew

The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond Cast

Yôichi Numata leads the cast, with Akira Nakamura and Arata Shibata. Directed by Yoshihiro Ishikawa; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yoshihiro Ishikawa

More films directed by Yoshihiro Ishikawa: Ohyaku: The Female Demon and Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit.

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The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Kaibyô Otama-ga-ike” and “Macskaszellem”.

Also known as
  • Kaibyô Otama-ga-ike
  • Macskaszellem
  • Le chat fantôme d'Otama Pond
  • 怪猫
  • 怪貓

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The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond?

The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond released?

The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond was released on July 1, 1960.

Who directed The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond?

The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond was directed by Yoshihiro Ishikawa.

More films by Yoshihiro Ishikawa

Who is in the cast of The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond?

The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond stars Yôichi Numata, Akira Nakamura and Arata Shibata, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond in?

The original language of The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond is Japanese.

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