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Release Year1970
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes5
DirectorKazuo Kuroki
WritersYoshiyuki Fukuda
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEvil Spirits of Japan
About Evil Spirits of Japan
Murase is a bodyguard of yakuza group. Ochiai is a police officer who once was a student activist. When they meet, they are surprised how identical they look.
Directed by Kazuo Kuroki, Evil Spirits of Japan leans on a strong ensemble — Kei Satō, Hideo Kanze, Tatsuo Takahashi — 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 crime titles of 1970.
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