The Demon(1978)
鬼畜
They'd be better off with strangers.
The Demon Synopsis
When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
The Demon (1978) is a drama and crime film directed by Yoshitarō Nomura, released on October 7, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Ken Ogata, Shima Iwashita, Mayumi Ogawa and Hiroki Iwase. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoshitarō Nomura
- Writers:
- Masato Ide, Seicho Matsumoto
- Producers:
- Yoshitarō Nomura
- Cinematographer:
- Takashi Kawamata
- Composer:
- Yasushi Akutagawa
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Demon (1978) Trailer
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The Demon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Ogata
as Sokichi Takeshita
Shima Iwashita
as Oume
Mayumi Ogawa
as Kikuyo
- Hiroki Iwase
Hiroki Iwase
as Riichi
- Miyuki Yoshizawa
Miyuki Yoshizawa
as Yoshiko
- Jun Ishii
Jun Ishii
as Shôichi
Jun Hamamura
as Welfare Official
Keizo Kanie
as Akutsu
Yoshi Katō
as Doctor
Mizuho Suzuki
as Detective
Noboru Mitani
as Train Ticket Inspector
- Seiichi Suzuki
Seiichi Suzuki
as Detective
Key crew
Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura, written by Masato Ide and Seicho Matsumoto, produced by Yoshitarō Nomura.
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The Demon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Demon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Demon online?
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The Demon (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Demon?
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The main cast of The Demon (1978) includes Ken Ogata, Shima Iwashita, Mayumi Ogawa, Hiroki Iwase and Miyuki Yoshizawa. The film was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Demon released?
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The Demon was released on October 7, 1978 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Demon worth watching?
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The Demon (1978) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 41 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 The Demon?
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Yes. The official The Demon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.