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Legend of the Cat Monster
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Legend of the Cat Monster

1983-08-30 · 95 min · ★ 5.0

TV Movie · Horror · Fantasy · Drama

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 IrieTakako IrieAkiko Ryuzoji
Wakaba IrieWakaba IrieAkiko Ryuzoji
Akira EmotoAkira EmotoRyohei Shimura / Joji Tamura
Jun FubukiJun FubukiYoko
Akira ŌizumiAkira ŌizumiMr. Mizumori
Toru MinegishiToru MinegishiMr. Tachihara
Akihiko HirataAkihiko HirataProducer
Noriko SengokuNoriko SengokuManager
Saburō BōyaProducer
Hitoshi ŌmaeHitoshi ŌmaeAntagonist
Chin NaitôActor
Hajime IzuHajime IzuSpaghetti Director
Makoto SatouMakoto Satou

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