The Ghost of Yotsuya(1959)
四谷怪談
The Ghost of Yotsuya Synopsis
In one of Japan's most frequently-told ghost stories, a murdered wife returns in an act of vengeance.
The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959) is a drama and horror film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on July 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Yasuko Nakada, Yōko Uraji and Mieko Kondō. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Fuji Yahiro, Nanboku Tsuruya
- Cinematographer:
- Yukimasa Makita
- Composer:
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
The Ghost of Yotsuya Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
as Iemon Tamiya
Yasuko Nakada
as Oiwa
Yōko Uraji
as Oume
Mieko Kondō
as Osode
Jōji Tsurumi
as Kohei
Naritoshi Hayashi
as Yomoshichi
Hideo Takamatsu
as Naosuke Gombei
Chieko Murata
as Omaki
- Kōichi Aihara
Kōichi Aihara
as Tôzô Kido
- Shinobu Araki
Shinobu Araki
as Hikoroku Matsumura
- San'emon Arashi
San'emon Arashi
as Kihei Itô
- Okuzan Asao
Okuzan Asao
as Monk
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Fuji Yahiro and Nanboku Tsuruya.
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The Ghost of Yotsuya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Ghost of Yotsuya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ghost of Yotsuya online?
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The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959) is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+, Night Flight Plus and OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ghost of Yotsuya?
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The main cast of The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959) includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Yasuko Nakada, Yōko Uraji, Mieko Kondō and Jōji Tsurumi. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ghost of Yotsuya released?
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The Ghost of Yotsuya was released on July 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Ghost of Yotsuya worth watching?
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The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.