Elegant Beast
しとやかな獣
Synopsis
A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other schemes active. They discover there are other, equally conniving players involved.
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Radiance Blu-ray Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yūzō Kawashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- しとやかな獣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yūzō Kawashima
Kaneto Shindō
Sei Ikeno
Nobuo Munekawa
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Osamu Yoneda, Masateru Mikuma
Department Leadership Roster
Yūzō Kawashima
Director
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
Sei Ikeno
Original Music Composer
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Nobuo Munekawa
Director of Photography
Osamu Yoneda
Producer
Masateru Mikuma
Producer
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Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue. Refreshed 2026-09-08.
Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue.
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BD Release: 1961-1965
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1961-1965
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elegant Beast
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What is Elegant Beast about?
A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other schemes active. They discover there are other, equally conniving players involved.
Who directed Elegant Beast?
Elegant Beast was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
Who stars in Elegant Beast?
The principal cast of Elegant Beast includes Ayako Wakao, Eiji Funakoshi, Yūko Hamada, Hideo Takamatsu, Aikō Kawabata.
When was Elegant Beast released and how long is it?
Elegant Beast was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Elegant Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elegant Beast was composed by Sei Ikeno.