Kuroneko(1968)
藪の中の黒猫
Beware what lurks in the bamboo forest craving the blood of samurai!
Kuroneko Synopsis
In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero to quell what is evidently an Onryō ghost.
Kuroneko (1968) is a drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Kaneto Shindō, released on February 24, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Nobuko Otowa, Kiwako Taichi and Kei Satō. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 237 ratings.
- Director:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Producers:
- Nobuyo Horiba, Kazuo Kuwahara, Setsuo Noto
- Cinematographer:
- Kiyomi Kuroda
- Composer:
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Production:
- Nihon Eiga Shinsha, Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- Status:
- Released
Kuroneko (1968) Trailer
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Kuroneko Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Kuroneko.
KURONEKO Original Theatrical Trailer (Masters of Cinema)
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Kuroneko (Black Cat) - Original Japanese Trailer (Kaneto Shindo, 1968)
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Kuroneko (1968) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Kuroneko Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kichiemon Nakamura II
as Gintoki
Nobuko Otowa
as Yone
Kiwako Taichi
as Shige
Kei Satō
as Raiko
Taiji Tonoyama
as Farmer
Rokkō Toura
as Samurai
Hideo Kanze
as Mikado
Eimei Esumi
as Subordinate
- Shōji Ōki
Shōji Ōki
as Subordinate
- Kentarô Kaji
Kentarô Kaji
as Subordinate
- Joji Taki
Joji Taki
as Subordinate
Chiyo Okada
as Nehiko
Key crew
Directed by Kaneto Shindō, written by Kaneto Shindō, produced by Nobuyo Horiba, Kazuo Kuwahara and Setsuo Noto.
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Kuroneko Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 237 ratings.
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Kuroneko – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kuroneko online?
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Kuroneko (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kuroneko?
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The main cast of Kuroneko (1968) includes Kichiemon Nakamura II, Nobuko Otowa, Kiwako Taichi, Kei Satō and Taiji Tonoyama. The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kuroneko released?
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Kuroneko was released on February 24, 1968 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Kuroneko worth watching?
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Kuroneko (1968) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 237 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kuroneko?
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Yes. The official Kuroneko trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.