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地獄変 (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1969 · Film · ★ 8.1

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Released in 1969, 地獄変 is a drama film directed by Shirō Toyoda, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron, the cruel and egotistical daimyo Horikawa (Nakamura). It is based on the 1918 short story Hell Screen by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.

Who’s in it. 地獄変 stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Yoshihide, Kinnosuke Nakamura as Lord Hosokawa, Yōko Naitō as Yoshika and Shun Ōide, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, 地獄変 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 地獄変 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 地獄変 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch 地獄変 (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 地獄変 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 地獄変 worth watching?
地獄変 holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in 地獄変?
地獄変 stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yōko Naitō, Shun Ōide and Hideyo Amamoto.
When was 地獄変 released?
地獄変 was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.