Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire
日本名作怪談劇場 怪談 吸血鬼 紫検校
Synopsis
In Settsu Province, young women related to castle steward Tanaka Shūzen are being killed, each with fang-like bite marks on their chests. The priest Chinen suspects a vengeful plot. The next targets could be Shūzen’s daughter Myō or her fiancé Iori’s sister, Matsue. Despite Iori’s vigilance, Matsue is attacked by her koto teacher, Yamamura Kengyō, and his daughter Kaede—who are revealed to be vengeful vampires.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshiyuki Shibata
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiyuki Shibata
- Original Score
- Yutaka Makino
- Original Title
- 日本名作怪談劇場 怪談 吸血鬼 紫検校
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- TV Tokyo, Kabuki-za
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshiyuki Shibata
Toshiyuki Shibata
Yutaka Makino
Department Leadership Roster
Toshiyuki Shibata
Director
Toshiyuki Shibata
Screenplay
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What is Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire about?
In Settsu Province, young women related to castle steward Tanaka Shūzen are being killed, each with fang-like bite marks on their chests. The priest Chinen suspects a vengeful plot. The next targets could be Shūzen’s daughter Myō or her fiancé Iori’s sister, Matsue. Despite Iori’s vigilance, Matsue is attacked by her koto teacher, Yamamura Kengyō, and his daughter Kaede—who are revealed to be vengeful vampires.
Who directed Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire?
Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire was directed by Toshiyuki Shibata.
Who stars in Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire?
The principal cast of Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire includes Isao Kuraishi, Erina Miyai, Nobuyuki Ishida, Ryūtarō Gomi, Hachiro Yamauchi.
When was Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire released and how long is it?
Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire was composed by Yutaka Makino.