The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost(1961)
怪談 お岩の亡霊
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Synopsis
A samurai plots to reclaim his estranged wife after she leaves him over a murder scandal. When her sister falls victim to a scheme, he and his friend manipulate events, but their plans lead to supernatural vengeance.
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961) is a drama and horror film directed by Tai Katō, released on July 2, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sawamura Sōjūrō IX, Sentarō Fushimi and Hiroko Sakuramachi. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Tai Katō
- Writers:
- Nanboku Tsuruya, Tai Katō
- Cinematographer:
- Osamu Furuya
- Composer:
- Nakaba Takahashi
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961) Trailer
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Tamiya Iemon
Sawamura Sōjūrō IX
as Sato Yomoshichi
Sentarō Fushimi
as Kohei
Hiroko Sakuramachi
as Osode
Yumiko Mihara
as Oume
- Yoshiko Fujishiro
Yoshiko Fujishiro
as Oiwa
Koinosuke Onoe
as Okuda Shozaburo
Atsushi Watanabe
as Takuetsu
Ichirō Izawa
as Kondo Genshiro
Ushio Akashi
as Yotsuya Samon
Mitsuko Yoshikawa
as Oyumi
Sonosuke Sawamura
as Kihei
Key crew
Directed by Tai Katō, written by Nanboku Tsuruya and Tai Katō.
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost online?
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961) is available to stream on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost?
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The main cast of The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961) includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sawamura Sōjūrō IX, Sentarō Fushimi, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Yumiko Mihara. The film was directed by Tai Katō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost released?
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost was released on July 2, 1961 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost worth watching?
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 10 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.
Is there a trailer for The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost?
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