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Woman in the Dunes (1964)

“Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable.”

8.2/10 · 538 votes 2h 27m nr ThrillerDrama

#1 of 18 films from 1964 #27 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara · Written by Kōbō Abe

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Overview

A vacationing entomologist suffers extreme physical and psychological trauma after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village and made to live with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.

Cast

Eiji Okadaas Entomologist Niki Jumpei
Kyôko Kishidaas The Woman
Hiroko Itōas Entomologist's Wife
Kōji Mitsuias Village Elder
Sen Yanoas Villager
Hideo Kanzeas Villager
Ginzô Sekiguchias Villager
Kiyohiko Ichiharaas Villager
Hiroyuki Nishimotoas Villager

Facts

Release dateFebruary 15, 1964
Runtime147 min (2h 27m) — longer as the 1964 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama
Original title砂の女
LanguageJA
IMDbtt0058625

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Questions

How long is Woman in the Dunes?
Woman in the Dunes runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Is Woman in the Dunes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 538 votes, which places it #1 of 18 films released in 1964 in this index (top 100%) and #27 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Woman in the Dunes?
Woman in the Dunes was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Who stars in Woman in the Dunes?
Eiji Okada as Entomologist Niki Jumpei; Kyôko Kishida as The Woman; Hiroko Itō as Entomologist's Wife; Kōji Mitsui as Village Elder; Sen Yano as Villager; Hideo Kanze as Villager.
What is Woman in the Dunes rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Woman in the Dunes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43108.

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