The Demon
鬼畜
“They'd be better off with strangers.”
Synopsis
When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
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The Demon (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-16
Top Cast
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Ken Ogata
Sokichi Takeshita
Shima Iwashita
Oume
Mayumi Ogawa
Kikuyo
Hiroki Iwase
Riichi
Miyuki Yoshizawa
Yoshiko
Jun Ishii
Shôichi
Jun Hamamura
Welfare Official
Keizo Kanie
Akutsu
Yoshi Katō
Doctor
Mizuho Suzuki
Detective
Noboru Mitani
Train Ticket Inspector
Seiichi Suzuki
Detective
Kunie Tanaka
Policeman
Hatsuo Yamaya
Hideji Ōtaki
Kimura, Bank Clerk
Shinobu Otake
Policewoman
Takanobu Hozumi
Mizuguchi
Eimei Esumi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshitarō Nomura
- Screenplay & Story
- Masato Ide, Seicho Matsumoto
- Original Score
- Yasushi Akutagawa
- Original Title
- 鬼畜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshitarō Nomura
Masato Ide, Seicho Matsumoto
Yasushi Akutagawa
Takashi Kawamata
Kazuo Ôta
Yoshitarō Nomura
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshitarō Nomura
Director
Masato Ide
Writer
Yoshitarō Nomura
Producer
Yasushi Akutagawa
Original Music Composer
Takashi Kawamata
Director of Photography
Kazuo Ôta
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Demon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Demon about?
When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
Who directed The Demon?
The Demon was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
Who stars in The Demon?
The principal cast of The Demon includes Ken Ogata, Shima Iwashita, Mayumi Ogawa, Hiroki Iwase, Miyuki Yoshizawa.
When was The Demon released and how long is it?
The Demon was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Demon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Demon was composed by Yasushi Akutagawa.