Ghost Cat of Nabeshima (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1949, Ghost Cat of Nabeshima is a horror and mystery film directed by Kunio Watanabe, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Tanuma Kandayuu is a high class samurai of the house of Nabeshima. He finds a lavish board of Go (a Chinese Board game) at Kinbei's store. He recommend Kinbei to offer it to his lord. Kinbei hesitates at first, since he knows the board has a mysterious legend surrounding it; it's believed that for every game played on the board, one death is required.
Who’s in it. Ghost Cat of Nabeshima stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Michiyo Kogure, Yataro Kurokawa and Akira Nakamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ghost Cat of Nabeshima has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Cat of Nabeshima page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Cat of Nabeshima tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Cat of Nabeshima (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghost Cat of Nabeshima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ghost Cat of Nabeshima worth watching?
- Ghost Cat of Nabeshima holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Cat of Nabeshima?
- Ghost Cat of Nabeshima stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Michiyo Kogure, Yataro Kurokawa, Akira Nakamura and Ureo Egawa.
- When was Ghost Cat of Nabeshima released?
- Ghost Cat of Nabeshima was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
