Movie

The Demon

“They'd be better off with strangers.”

★ 6.5(38)19781h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Yoshitarō Nomura
Release date: 1978-10-07
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

The Demon — trailer

About The Demon

The Demon is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Yoshitarō Nomura, starring Ken Ogata, Shima Iwashita and Mayumi Ogawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Demon in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.

Cast

Ken Ogata

Sokichi Takeshita

Shima Iwashita

Oume

Mayumi Ogawa

Kikuyo

Hiroki Iwase

Riichi

Miyuki Yoshizawa

Yoshiko

Jun Ishii

Shôichi

Jun Hamamura

Welfare Official

Keizo Kanie

Akutsu

Yoshi Katō

Doctor

Mizuho Suzuki

Detective

Noboru Mitani

Train Ticket Inspector

Seiichi Suzuki

Detective

Themes & keywords

child abusegreedangryaggressivedrearydramaticcomplicateddishearteningtragic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Demon in Mexico?+

The Demon is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Demon on Netflix?+

The Demon is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Demon?+

The Demon has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Demon?+

The Demon stars Ken Ogata, Shima Iwashita, Mayumi Ogawa, Hiroki Iwase and Miyuki Yoshizawa.

When did The Demon come out?+

The Demon is a 1978 movie directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.

What genre is The Demon?+

The Demon is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Demon?+

The Demon was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.