Ghost in the Well
怪談番町皿屋敷
Synopsis
Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation & she would never suffer for it. She resisted his charms for some while knowing full well that they are of classes that do not intermarry, but in time he broke down her resistance, for how could she help but love him. Political expedience puts the young hatamoto in the way of a marriage with a woman of his own station. This will cement family connections & see his family safely through a crisis, at a time when many clans were finding themselves abolished on any pretext.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshikazu Kono
- Screenplay & Story
- Michihei Muramatsu
- Original Score
- Masao Yoneyama
- Original Title
- 怪談番町皿屋敷
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshikazu Kono
Michihei Muramatsu
Masao Yoneyama
Ko Matsui
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Toshikazu Kono
Director
Ko Matsui
Director of Photography
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Masao Yoneyama
Original Music Composer
Michihei Muramatsu
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost in the Well
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost in the Well about?
Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation & she would never suffer for it. She resisted his charms for some while knowing full well that they are of classes that do not intermarry, but in time he broke down her resistance, for how could she help but love him. Political expedience puts the young hatamoto in the way of a marriage with a woman of his own station. This will cement family connections & see his family safely through a crisis, at a time when many clans were finding themselves abolished on any pretext.
Who directed Ghost in the Well?
Ghost in the Well was directed by Toshikazu Kono.
Who stars in Ghost in the Well?
The principal cast of Ghost in the Well includes Hibari Misora, Michiko Hoshi, Satomi Oka, Yoshiko Yashioji, Sōji Kiyokawa.
When was Ghost in the Well released and how long is it?
Ghost in the Well was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost in the Well?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost in the Well was composed by Masao Yoneyama.