麗猫伝説 (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, 麗猫伝説 is a fantasy, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In the year 198X, a young screenwriter, Ryohei Shimura, has been in a slump lately. Then an opportunity arises. He is asked to write a script for the comeback film of Akiko Ryuzoji, the legendary beauty who was known as Japan's Cleopatra. Ryohei met Akiko right away, but he couldn't believe his eyes. Akiko was young and good-looking, even though she was already an old woman. Ryohei moved into Akiko's house to work on his scenario. A film director, Mizumori, who lives with Akiko at the mansion, warns Ryohei, “Don't sleep with Akiko,” he says. In fact, Ryohei was chosen for the job for a surprising reason...
Who’s in it. 麗猫伝説 stars Takako Irie as Akiko Ryuzoji, Wakaba Irie as Akiko Ryuzoji, Akira Emoto as Ryohei Shimura / Joji Tamura and Jun Fubuki as Yoko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 麗猫伝説 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 麗猫伝説 tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
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- Who stars in 麗猫伝説?
- 麗猫伝説 stars Takako Irie, Wakaba Irie, Akira Emoto, Jun Fubuki and Akira Ōizumi.