14 Aug 1957
The Temptress and the Monk
A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.
Ghost from the Continent
Horror film directed by Satoru Kobayashi. Kin'ya Ogawa served as Kobayashi's assistant on this film.
Top Billed Cast
Miyako Ichijō Miyako Nanjō
扇町京子 Kyōko Ōhara
梅若正二 Kunihiko Sakurai
Shiro Enami Torao Nanjō
Akiko Ono Shizuko Nanjō
Yukari Ichijô Nude dancer
Eiko Ôhara Landlady
Masao Shirakawa 九重京司 Presiding judge
路加奈子 Miyako’s friend
Enver Altenbay Robert
Tony Cetera Jack
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