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Weak-kneed from Fear of Ghost-Cat
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Weak-kneed from Fear of Ghost-Cat

1954-12-07 · 79 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Horror

Classic kaidan ghost story set in the Edo period

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Directors
Torajirō Saitō
Production companies
Toei Company
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Achako HanabishiAchako Hanabishi
Michiko HoshiMichiko Hoshi
Shunji SakaiShunji Sakai
Kinichi Shimizu
Akira ŌizumiAkira Ōizumi

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