The Legend of the White Serpent(1956)
白夫人の妖恋
The Legend of the White Serpent Synopsis
Lavish Japanese-Chinese coproduction based on an ancient Chinese legend about a man who falls in love with a snake goddess in human form.
The Legend of the White Serpent (1956) is a drama, romance, fantasy and horror film directed by Shirō Toyoda, released on June 22, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ryō Ikebe, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Kaoru Yachigusa and Musei Tokugawa. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirō Toyoda
- Writers:
- Toshio Yasumi, Fusao Hayashi
- Cinematographer:
- Mitsuo Miura
- Composer:
- Ikuma Dan
- Production:
- TOHO, Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Legend of the White Serpent (1956) Trailer
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The Legend of the White Serpent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryō Ikebe
as Xu Xian
Yoshiko Yamaguchi
as The White Lady
Kaoru Yachigusa
as Xiaoqing
Musei Tokugawa
Kichijirō Ueda
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Haruo Tanaka
as Li Gong Fu
Eijirō Tōno
Yoshio Kosugi
as Official A
- Akira Tani
Akira Tani
as Oil salesman
- Sumiko Koizumi
Sumiko Koizumi
Yoshiko Miyata
Key crew
Directed by Shirō Toyoda, written by Toshio Yasumi and Fusao Hayashi.
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The Legend of the White Serpent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Legend of the White Serpent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legend of the White Serpent online?
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The Legend of the White Serpent (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Legend of the White Serpent?
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The main cast of The Legend of the White Serpent (1956) includes Ryō Ikebe, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Kaoru Yachigusa, Musei Tokugawa and Kichijirō Ueda. The film was directed by Shirō Toyoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of the White Serpent released?
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The Legend of the White Serpent was released on June 22, 1956 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Legend of the White Serpent worth watching?
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The Legend of the White Serpent (1956) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Legend of the White Serpent?
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