Kwaidan
2 hr 44 min · 89/100
Showing at 1 theater in Buffalo
Available theaters
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North Park Theatre
1428 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, Buffalo, NY
About Kwaidan
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai (Rentarô Mikuni) marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden (Keiko Kishi), but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi (Katsuo Nakamura) is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author (Osamu Takizawa) relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.
Cast & Crew
Masaki Kobayashi, Rentarô Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Tetsurô Tanba, Katsuo Nakamura, Keiko Kishi, Osamu Takizawa, Hisashi Sagara, Shigemasa Toda, Shigeru Wakatsuki, Toru Takemitsu, Yoko Mizuki, Yoshio Miyajima
Frequently asked questions
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is 2 hr 44 min long.
Who directed Kwaidan?
Masaki Kobayashi
Who is Husband in Kwaidan?
Rentarô Mikuni plays Husband in the film.
What is Kwaidan about?
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai (Rentarô Mikuni) marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden (Keiko Kishi), but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi (Katsuo Nakamura) is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author (Osamu Takizawa) relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.