Movie

The Temptress and the Monk

★ 8.0(1)19571h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Eisuke Takizawa
Release date: 1957-08-14
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation

About The Temptress and the Monk

The Temptress and the Monk is a 1957 movie in the Horror, Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Eisuke Takizawa, starring Yumeji Tsukioka, Ryōji Hayama and Osamu Takizawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Temptress and the Monk in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.

Cast

Yumeji Tsukioka

The Temptress

Ryōji Hayama

Socho

Osamu Takizawa

Old Socho

Akitake Kōno

Medicine seller

Kenjiro Uemura

Traveler

Jun Hamamura

The Criminal

Kō Nishimura

Peasant

Seijiro Takano

Middle-aged monk

Keishichi Nakahara

Young monk

Takashi Sudo

Ikuko Kimuro

Mountain girl

Tadashi Kobayashi

The Dwarf

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Temptress and the Monk in United States?+

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How long is The Temptress and the Monk?+

The Temptress and the Monk has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Temptress and the Monk?+

The Temptress and the Monk stars Yumeji Tsukioka, Ryōji Hayama, Osamu Takizawa, Akitake Kōno and Kenjiro Uemura.

When did The Temptress and the Monk come out?+

The Temptress and the Monk is a 1957 movie directed by Eisuke Takizawa.

What genre is The Temptress and the Monk?+

The Temptress and the Monk is Horror, Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Temptress and the Monk?+

The Temptress and the Monk was directed by Eisuke Takizawa.