The Enchantment
誘惑者
Synopsis
A Tokyo psychiatrist is hoping to better his career by marrying the daughter of a prominent doctor. The match is threatened however when an attractive but very troubled tourist guide comes to him for consultation...
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Kumiko Akiyoshi
Miyako Shinohara
Kiwako Harada
Harumi Yoshii
Tsutomu Isobe
Hiraide
Takashi Naito
Shinbori
Meika Seri
Kubo
Tomoko Otakara
Girl on a bike
Akio Kaneda
Noda
Issei Kai
Taxi driver
Tarō Suwa
Detective
Hyōe Enoki
Building security guard
Renji Ishibashi
Tsuburagi
Kaori Oguri
Akito Osuga
Takeshi Yamada
Simon Kumai
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Librarian
Junkichi Orimoto
Parking attendant
Masao Kusakari
Kazuhiko Sotomura
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunichi Nagasaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Shunichi Nagasaki, Gorô Nakajima, Tomoko Ogawa
- Original Score
- Satoshi Kadokura
- Original Title
- 誘惑者
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network, Herald Ace, Nippon Herald Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunichi Nagasaki
Shunichi Nagasaki, Gorô Nakajima, Tomoko Ogawa
Satoshi Kadokura
Makoto Watanabe
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Toshiro Kamada, Kei Sasaki, Shin'ya Kawai
Department Leadership Roster
Shunichi Nagasaki
Director
Shunichi Nagasaki
Writer
Gorô Nakajima
Writer
Tomoko Ogawa
Writer
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Editor
Toshiro Kamada
Producer
Kei Sasaki
Producer
Shin'ya Kawai
Producer
Makoto Watanabe
Director of Photography
Satoshi Kadokura
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Enchantment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Enchantment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Enchantment about?
A Tokyo psychiatrist is hoping to better his career by marrying the daughter of a prominent doctor. The match is threatened however when an attractive but very troubled tourist guide comes to him for consultation...
Who directed The Enchantment?
The Enchantment was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
Who stars in The Enchantment?
The principal cast of The Enchantment includes Kumiko Akiyoshi, Kiwako Harada, Tsutomu Isobe, Takashi Naito, Meika Seri.
When was The Enchantment released and how long is it?
The Enchantment was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Enchantment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Enchantment was composed by Satoshi Kadokura.