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The Hateful Beast (1970)

Movie ★ 4.7 70 min

Drama

In the Edo era, two man arrive in a village and engage in criminal activity. While one of them becomes successful and rich, the other gets betrayed and ends up in prison, burning for revenge. The truth changes with the viewpoint in this Wakamatsu film, which has inspired comparisons to Rashomon.

Kōji Wakamatsu Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 14, 1970
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0291384
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Language
Studio
Wakamatsu Production

Cast

Noriko Tatsumi Masayoshi Nogami Masayoshi Nogami Hiroko Fuji Hiroko Fuji Maya Kurose Masami Arisawa Riko Shimae Kiyoshi Kinami Goro Okamoto Akihiko Kanbara Ken'ichirô Aida

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hateful Beast about?
In the Edo era, two man arrive in a village and engage in criminal activity. While one of them becomes successful and rich, the other gets betrayed and ends up in prison, burning for revenge. The truth changes with the viewpoint in this Wakamatsu film, which has inspired comparisons to Rashomon.
Who directed The Hateful Beast?
The Hateful Beast was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
Who stars in The Hateful Beast?
The Hateful Beast stars Noriko Tatsumi, Masayoshi Nogami, Hiroko Fuji, Maya Kurose.
When was The Hateful Beast released?
The Hateful Beast is a 1970 drama film.
Where can I watch The Hateful Beast?
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