Priest of Darkness
河内山宗俊
Synopsis
A boy steals a knife from an old samurai, unaware of its value, setting off a strange chain of events.
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Chōjūrō Kawarasaki
Kochiyama Soshun
Kan'emon Nakamura
Kaneko Ichinojo
Shizue Kawarazaki
Oshizu
Setsuko Hara
Onami
Sensho Ichikawa
Naozamurai
Daisuke Katō
Kenta
Sukezō Sukedakaya
Ushimatsu
Chōemon Bandō
Mori
Kikunojo Segawa
Matsue
Monzô Nakamura
Elder
Shotaro Ichikawa
man in Seri City
Rakutarô Ichikawa
Kojiro Sawamura
Shoji Ichikawa
Kawahito
Shingorō Nakamura
Kettle oil seller
Shimajiro Yamazaki
Iainuki
Hiroshi Sawamura
perfumer
Sōji Kiyokawa
Kitamura
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadao Yamanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Shintarō Mimura
- Original Score
- Goro Nishi
- Original Title
- 河内山宗俊
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadao Yamanaka
Shintarō Mimura, Mokuami Kawatake
Goro Nishi
Harumi Machii
Department Leadership Roster
Sadao Yamanaka
Director
Goro Nishi
Original Music Composer
Harumi Machii
Director of Photography
Shintarō Mimura
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Priest of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Priest of Darkness about?
A boy steals a knife from an old samurai, unaware of its value, setting off a strange chain of events.
Who directed Priest of Darkness?
Priest of Darkness was directed by Sadao Yamanaka.
Who stars in Priest of Darkness?
The principal cast of Priest of Darkness includes Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki, Setsuko Hara, Sensho Ichikawa.
When was Priest of Darkness released and how long is it?
Priest of Darkness was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Priest of Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Priest of Darkness was composed by Goro Nishi.