Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya
日本名作怪談劇場 四谷怪談
Synopsis
Iemon Fukasawa, a masterless samurai, marries Oiwa but is repulsed by a dark mark on her face. He descends into alcoholism and starts an affair with O-hana, a maid carrying another man’s child. Together, they conspire to poison Oiwa, killing her and disposing of her body in a moat. But Oiwa’s vengeful spirit rises from the depths, seeking revenge.
Part of the Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahisa Sadanaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Kikuma Shimoiizaka, Keiko Sugie
- Original Score
- Yutaka Makino
- Original Title
- 日本名作怪談劇場 四谷怪談
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- TV Tokyo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahisa Sadanaga
Kikuma Shimoiizaka, Keiko Sugie
Yutaka Makino
Department Leadership Roster
Masahisa Sadanaga
Director
Kikuma Shimoiizaka
Screenplay
Keiko Sugie
Screenplay
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What is Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya about?
Iemon Fukasawa, a masterless samurai, marries Oiwa but is repulsed by a dark mark on her face. He descends into alcoholism and starts an affair with O-hana, a maid carrying another man’s child. Together, they conspire to poison Oiwa, killing her and disposing of her body in a moat. But Oiwa’s vengeful spirit rises from the depths, seeking revenge.
Who directed Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya?
Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya was directed by Masahisa Sadanaga.
Who stars in Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya?
The principal cast of Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya includes Gorō Ibuki, Takako Yagi, Kaoru Kurosu, Akira Shioji, Takekazu Shigehisa.
When was Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya released and how long is it?
Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya was composed by Yutaka Makino.