The Hateful Beast
日本暴行暗黒史 怨獣
Synopsis
In the Edo era, two man arrive in a village and engage in criminal activity. While one of them becomes successful and rich, the other gets betrayed and ends up in prison, burning for revenge. The truth changes with the viewpoint in this Wakamatsu film, which has inspired comparisons to Rashomon.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōji Wakamatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Masao Adachi
- Original Title
- 日本暴行暗黒史 怨獣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Wakamatsu Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōji Wakamatsu
Masao Adachi
Hideo Itō
Isamu Nakashima
Kōji Wakamatsu
Department Leadership Roster
Kōji Wakamatsu
Director
Hideo Itō
Director of Photography
Masao Adachi
Screenplay
Isamu Nakashima
Editor
Kōji Wakamatsu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hateful Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hateful Beast about?
In the Edo era, two man arrive in a village and engage in criminal activity. While one of them becomes successful and rich, the other gets betrayed and ends up in prison, burning for revenge. The truth changes with the viewpoint in this Wakamatsu film, which has inspired comparisons to Rashomon.
Who directed The Hateful Beast?
The Hateful Beast was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
Who stars in The Hateful Beast?
The principal cast of The Hateful Beast includes Noriko Tatsumi, Masayoshi Nogami, Hiroko Fuji, Maya Kurose, Masami Arisawa.
When was The Hateful Beast released and how long is it?
The Hateful Beast was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.