The Temptress and the Monk(1957)
白夜の妖女
The Temptress and the Monk Synopsis
A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.
The Temptress and the Monk (1957) is a horror, drama and fantasy film directed by Eisuke Takizawa, released on August 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Yumeji Tsukioka, Ryōji Hayama, Osamu Takizawa and Akitake Kōno. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Eisuke Takizawa
- Writers:
- Izumi Kyōka, Toshio Yasumi
- Cinematographer:
- Minoru Yokoyama
- Composer:
- Yutaka Makino
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Temptress and the Monk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yumeji Tsukioka
as The Temptress
Ryōji Hayama
as Socho
Osamu Takizawa
as Old Socho
Akitake Kōno
as Medicine seller
Kenjiro Uemura
as Traveler
Jun Hamamura
as The Criminal
Kō Nishimura
as Peasant
- Seijiro Takano
Seijiro Takano
as Middle-aged monk
- Keishichi Nakahara
Keishichi Nakahara
as Young monk
- Takashi Sudo
Takashi Sudo
Ikuko Kimuro
as Mountain girl
- Tadashi Kobayashi
Tadashi Kobayashi
as The Dwarf
Key crew
Directed by Eisuke Takizawa, written by Izumi Kyōka and Toshio Yasumi.
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The Temptress and the Monk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Temptress and the Monk – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Temptress and the Monk?
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The main cast of The Temptress and the Monk (1957) includes Yumeji Tsukioka, Ryōji Hayama, Osamu Takizawa, Akitake Kōno and Kenjiro Uemura. The film was directed by Eisuke Takizawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Temptress and the Monk released?
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The Temptress and the Monk was released on August 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Temptress and the Monk worth watching?
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The Temptress and the Monk (1957) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.