Devil's Temple(1969)
鬼の棲む館
Devil's Temple Synopsis
An abandoned temple in the mountains outside of the old capital city of Kyoto is the scene of a fated meeting between a traveling priest, two women, and a vicious killer. Bloody violence erupts whenever strangers approach the temple. Can the traveling priest bring his belief in the Buddha and rid the three temple residents of the devils that hold their souls?
Devil's Temple (1969) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on May 31, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Hideko Takamine, Michiyo Aratama and Kei Satō. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō, Junichirō Tanizaki
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Devil's Temple Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Mumyo Taro
Hideko Takamine
as Kaede
Michiyo Aratama
as Aizen
Kei Satō
as Priest
Ryūtarō Gomi
Gen Kimura
- Takeshi Date
Takeshi Date
- Gen Kuroki
Gen Kuroki
- Kanji Uehara
Kanji Uehara
- Tsuyotake Matsuda
Tsuyotake Matsuda
- Kazuo Mortuchi
Kazuo Mortuchi
- Shimpachi Miyama
Shimpachi Miyama
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Kaneto Shindō and Junichirō Tanizaki, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Devil's Temple Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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Devil's Temple – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Devil's Temple online?
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Who stars in Devil's Temple?
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The main cast of Devil's Temple (1969) includes Shintarō Katsu, Hideko Takamine, Michiyo Aratama, Kei Satō and Ryūtarō Gomi. 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 Devil's Temple released?
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Devil's Temple was released on May 31, 1969 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Devil's Temple worth watching?
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Devil's Temple (1969) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.