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Onibaba (1964)
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While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
Cast
Nobuko Otowaas Woman
Jitsuko Yoshimuraas Young Woman
Kei Satōas Hachi
Jūkichi Unoas The Samurai
Taiji Tonoyamaas Ushi
Someshō Matsumotoas Runaway Warrior
Kentarô Kajias Runaway Warrior
Fudeko Tanakaas Old Woman
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchias Horse Riding Samurai
Hiroshi Tanakaas Horse Riding Samurai
Kanzō Unias Horse Riding Samurai
Hosui Arayaas Ushi's Follower
Michinori Yoshidaas Samurai with Blood
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchias Horse Riding Samurai A
Facts
| Release date | November 21, 1964 |
| Runtime | 105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 1964 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Drama, Horror |
| Original title | 鬼婆 |
| Language | JA |
| IMDb | tt0058430 |
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Questions
How long is Onibaba?
Onibaba runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Onibaba worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 504 votes, which places it #5 of 18 films released in 1964 in this index (top 78%) and #542 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Onibaba?
Onibaba was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in Onibaba?
Nobuko Otowa as Woman; Jitsuko Yoshimura as Young Woman; Kei Satō as Hachi; Jūkichi Uno as The Samurai; Taiji Tonoyama as Ushi; Someshō Matsumoto as Runaway Warrior.
Where can I watch the trailer for Onibaba?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/156795.