Portrait of Hell (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1969, Portrait of Hell 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. Portrait of Hell stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Yoshihide, Kinnosuke Nakamura as Lord Hosokawa, Yōko Naitō as Yoshika and Shun Ôide, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Portrait of Hell 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 Portrait of Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portrait of Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portrait of Hell (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Portrait of Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Portrait of Hell worth watching?
- Portrait of Hell 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 Portrait of Hell?
- Portrait of Hell stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yōko Naitō, Shun Ôide and Hideyo Amamoto.
- When was Portrait of Hell released?
- Portrait of Hell was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.