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Release Year1955
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorSeiichi Fukuda
WritersSeiichi Fukuda
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDenshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider
About Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider
In the town of Izu known for its hot springs, Den Shichi from Kuromon Town sets off for a healing trip with his companion, a bamboo craftsman with a nose like a lion's snout, at a time when the town is under a tight security network due to a nearby gunpowder depot explosion. Staying at Tsuruya, Den Shichi and his group are investigated by officials whose behavior seems somewhat odd. That night, a man looking like a craftsman is murdered, and gunpowder residue is found at the scene, prompting Den Shichi to suspect that something is amiss.
Directed by Seiichi Fukuda, Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider leans on a strong ensemble — Kōkichi Takada, Mitsuko Kusabue, Junzaburō Ban — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1955.
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