Elegant Beast(1962)
しとやかな獣
Elegant Beast Synopsis
A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other schemes active. They discover there are other, equally conniving players involved.
Elegant Beast (1962) is a drama and crime film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, released on December 26, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ayako Wakao, Eiji Funakoshi, Yūko Hamada and Hideo Takamatsu. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Yūzō Kawashima
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō, Kaneto Shindō
- Producers:
- Osamu Yoneda, Masateru Mikuma
- Cinematographer:
- Nobuo Munekawa
- Composer:
- Sei Ikeno
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Elegant Beast (1962) Trailer
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Elegant Beast Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ayako Wakao
as Yukie Mitani
Eiji Funakoshi
as Eisaku Kamiya
Yūko Hamada
as Tomoko Maeda
Hideo Takamatsu
as Ichiro Katori
- Aikō Kawabata
Aikō Kawabata
as Minoru Maeda
Yūnosuke Itō
as Tokizo Maeda
Hisano Yamaoka
as Yoshino Maeda
Kyū Sazanka
as Shuntaro Yoshizawa
Shoichi Ozawa
as Paburisuta Pinosaku
Chōchō Miyako
as Madame Yuki
Key crew
Directed by Yūzō Kawashima, written by Kaneto Shindō and Kaneto Shindō, produced by Osamu Yoneda and Masateru Mikuma.
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Elegant Beast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 24 ratings.
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Elegant Beast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elegant Beast online?
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Elegant Beast (1962) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elegant Beast?
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The main cast of Elegant Beast (1962) includes Ayako Wakao, Eiji Funakoshi, Yūko Hamada, Hideo Takamatsu and Aikō Kawabata. The film was directed by Yūzō Kawashima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elegant Beast released?
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Elegant Beast was released on December 26, 1962 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Elegant Beast worth watching?
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Elegant Beast (1962) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elegant Beast?
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