The Inugami Family
犬神家の一族
Synopsis
When wealthy pharmaceutical magnate Sahei Inugami dies in 1949, his family gathers for the reading of his will, only to discover that his enormous fortune has been left under extraordinary conditions. Detective Kosuke Kindaichi is drawn into the inheritance dispute when the family begins to turn against itself and a series of murders follows. As Kindaichi investigates the Inugami family's tangled relationships and long-hidden secrets, the mysterious return of Sahei's grandson Sukekiyo—whose face is concealed behind a white mask after suffering severe injuries during the war—adds another layer to the deadly mystery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akinori Matsuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūkei Nagasaka
- Original Title
- 犬神家の一族
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akinori Matsuo
Shūkei Nagasaka, Seishi Yokomizo
Department Leadership Roster
Akinori Matsuo
Director
Shūkei Nagasaka
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inugami Family
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What is The Inugami Family about?
When wealthy pharmaceutical magnate Sahei Inugami dies in 1949, his family gathers for the reading of his will, only to discover that his enormous fortune has been left under extraordinary conditions. Detective Kosuke Kindaichi is drawn into the inheritance dispute when the family begins to turn against itself and a series of murders follows. As Kindaichi investigates the Inugami family's tangled relationships and long-hidden secrets, the mysterious return of Sahei's grandson Sukekiyo—whose face is concealed behind a white mask after suffering severe injuries during the war—adds another layer to the deadly mystery.
Who directed The Inugami Family?
The Inugami Family was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
Who stars in The Inugami Family?
The principal cast of The Inugami Family includes Kiichi Nakai, Naomi Zaizen, Ken Ishiguro, Masaaki Shirei, Hitoshi Ozawa.
When was The Inugami Family released and how long is it?
The Inugami Family was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.