Portrait of Hell(1969)
地獄変
Portrait of Hell Synopsis
The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron, the cruel and egotistical daimyo Horikawa (Nakamura). It is based on the 1918 short story Hell Screen by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
Portrait of Hell (1969) is a drama and horror film directed by Shirō Toyoda, released on September 20, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yōko Naitō and Shun Ōide. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirō Toyoda
- Writers:
- Toshio Yasumi, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Yamada
- Composer:
- Yasushi Akutagawa
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Portrait of Hell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Yoshihide
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Lord Hosokawa
Yōko Naitō
as Yoshika
Shun Ōide
Hideyo Amamoto
Yoshirō Uchida
Tappei Shimokawa
Haruo Suzuki
Masanobu Ōkubo
Key crew
Directed by Shirō Toyoda, written by Toshio Yasumi and Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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Portrait of Hell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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Portrait of Hell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Portrait of Hell online?
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Portrait of Hell (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Portrait of Hell?
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The main cast of Portrait of Hell (1969) includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yōko Naitō, Shun Ōide and Hideyo Amamoto. 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 Portrait of Hell released?
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Portrait of Hell was released on September 20, 1969 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Portrait of Hell worth watching?
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Portrait of Hell (1969) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 12 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.