

Legend of the Cat Monster
1983-08-30 · 95 min · ★ 5.0
A legendary actress thought to be dead is discovered living in an isolated mansion. A screenwriter is tasked with writing her comeback film, which leads the two to live under the same roof.
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- Directors
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Production companies
- Tsuburaya Productions, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Takako IrieAkiko Ryuzoji
Wakaba IrieAkiko Ryuzoji
Akira EmotoRyohei Shimura / Joji Tamura
Jun FubukiYoko
Akira ŌizumiMr. Mizumori
Toru MinegishiMr. Tachihara
Akihiko HirataProducer
Noriko SengokuManager
Hitoshi ŌmaeAntagonist
Hajime IzuSpaghetti Director
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