Inn of Evil
いのちぼうにふろう
Synopsis
In feudal Japan, when any commerce with the rest of the world is strictly prohibited, an idealist appears at an isolated inn, headquarters of smugglers with stolen money intended to ransom his loved one forced to work in a brothel.
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Inn of Evil (1971) Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-26
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Tatsuya Nakadai
Sadashichi
Komaki Kurihara
Omitsu
Wakako Sakai
Okiwa
Kan'emon Nakamura
Ikuzô
Shigeru Kōyama
Officer Kanedo
Kei Satō
Yohei
Kei Yamamoto
Ichirō Nakatani
Officer Okajima
Yōsuke Kondō
Masaji
Yūsuke Takita
Shin Kishida
Genzô
Hatsuo Yamaya
Bunta
Yamatani Hatsuo
Masao Mishima
Funayado Tokubei
Shun Ueda
Senkichi
Daigo Kusano
Yoshinosuke
Shintarō Katsu
Wanderer
Sen Yano
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuko Miyazaki
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- いのちぼうにふろう
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masaki Kobayashi
Yasuko Miyazaki, Shūgorō Yamamoto
Tōru Takemitsu
Kōzō Okazaki
Hisashi Sagara
Gin'ichi Kishimoto, Hideyuki Shiino, Masayuki Satō
Department Leadership Roster
Masaki Kobayashi
Director
Yasuko Miyazaki
Screenplay
Hisashi Sagara
Editor
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
Producer
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Hideyuki Shiino
Producer
Masayuki Satō
Producer
Kōzō Okazaki
Director of Photography
Yoshio Ueno
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inn of Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inn of Evil about?
In feudal Japan, when any commerce with the rest of the world is strictly prohibited, an idealist appears at an isolated inn, headquarters of smugglers with stolen money intended to ransom his loved one forced to work in a brothel.
Who directed Inn of Evil?
Inn of Evil was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
Who stars in Inn of Evil?
The principal cast of Inn of Evil includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Komaki Kurihara, Wakako Sakai, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shigeru Kōyama.
When was Inn of Evil released and how long is it?
Inn of Evil was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Inn of Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inn of Evil was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is Inn of Evil based on a book or true story?
Inn of Evil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shūgorō Yamamoto".