The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost (1961): Cast
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost is a 1961 drama horror film directed by Tai Katō, starring Yoshiko Fujishiro as Oiwa, Tomisaburô Wakayama and Shōtarō Hayashi. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Tai Katō
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost About?
The premise of The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost without spoilers.
In feudal Japan, a samurai schemes to win back his estranged wife, who has left him amid a murder scandal. When her sister becomes entangled in his plot, he and his confidant manipulate events to protect her, but their machinations awaken a vengeful spirit that exacts supernatural retribution.
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost Cast & Characters
Yoshiko Fujishiro leads the cast as Oiwa, with Tomisaburô Wakayama as Tamiya Iemon and Shōtarō Hayashi as Kanzō Sekiguchi. Directed by Tai Katō; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tai Katō
- Yoshiko Fujishiro as Oiwa
- Tomisaburô Wakayama as Tamiya Iemon
- Shōtarō Hayashi as Kanzō Sekiguchi
- Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Oyumi
Also Starring in The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost
· 24 more- Tsuyako Okajima Okuma
- Sonosuke Sawamura Kihei
- Ushio Akashi Yotsuya Samon
- Atsushi Watanabe Takuetsu
- Hiroko Sakuramachi Osode
- Shunya Wazaki Bansuke
- Kin'ya Suzuki Merchant
- Harue Akagi Oiro
- Hiroshi Mizuno Jōnen
- Kinjirô Tooyama Merchant
- Ichirō Izawa Kondo Genshiro
- Jūshirō Konoe Naosuke
- Kōtarō Bandō Akiyama Chobei
- Hachirō Minamoto Tea Shop Customer
- Toshi Komori Fujihachi
- Yachiyo Kirishima Omasa
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- Seiji Mōri Tea Shop Customer
- Harumi Matsukaze Omaki
- Sentarō Fushimi Kohei
- Koinosuke Onoe Okuda Shozaburo
- Yumiko Mihara Oume
- Sawamura Sōjūrō IX Sato Yomoshichi
- Kasumi Yoshio Merchant
- Yaoei Akechi Akiyama's Wife
More from Tai Katō
More films directed by Tai Katō: The Ondekoza, Flames of Blood, The Blossom and the Sword and Miyamoto Musashi.
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost.
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Kaidan: Oiwa no Bourei” and “Contes fantastiques de l'ère Edo”.
- Also known as
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- Kaidan: Oiwa no Bourei
- Contes fantastiques de l'ère Edo
- Le spectre de dame Iwa
- The Ghost Story of Oiwa's Spirit
- Ghost of Oiwa
- 怪谈 阿岩的亡灵
- 怪談 阿巖的亡靈
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The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost?
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost released?
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost was released on July 2, 1961.
Who directed The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost?
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost was directed by Tai Katō.
More films by Tai Katō Who is in the cast of The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost?
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost stars Yoshiko Fujishiro as Oiwa, Tomisaburô Wakayama as Tamiya Iemon and Shōtarō Hayashi as Kanzō Sekiguchi, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost in?
The original language of The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost is Japanese.
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