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The Temptress and the Monk
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The Temptress and the Monk

1957-08-14 · 88 min · ★ 8.0

Horror · Drama · Fantasy

A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.

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Directors
Eisuke Takizawa
Production companies
Nikkatsu Corporation
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yumeji TsukiokaYumeji TsukiokaThe Temptress
Ryōji HayamaRyōji HayamaSocho
Osamu TakizawaOsamu TakizawaOld Socho
Akitake KōnoAkitake KōnoMedicine seller
Kenjiro UemuraKenjiro UemuraTraveler
Jun HamamuraJun HamamuraThe Criminal
Kō NishimuraKō NishimuraPeasant
Seijiro TakanoMiddle-aged monk
Keishichi NakaharaYoung monk
Takashi Sudo
Ikuko KimuroIkuko KimuroMountain girl
Tadashi KobayashiThe Dwarf
Ichijirō OyaGrandfather

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