Ghost in the Well
Originally released in 1957. Ghost in the Well is a horror film. directed by Toshikazu Kono. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hibari Misora, Michiko Hoshi, and Satomi Oka
Synopsis
Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation & she would never suffer for it. She resisted his charms for some while knowing full well that they are of classes that do not intermarry, but in time he broke down her resistance, for how could she help but love him. Political expedience puts the young hatamoto in the way of a marriage with a woman of his own station. This will cement family connections & see his family safely through a crisis, at a time when many clans were finding themselves abolished on any pretext.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghost in the Well about?
Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation &am...
Who directed Ghost in the Well?
Ghost in the Well was directed by Toshikazu Kono.
How long is Ghost in the Well?
Ghost in the Well has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Ghost in the Well released?
Ghost in the Well was released on July 13, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ghost in the Well?
The main cast of Ghost in the Well includes Hibari Misora, Michiko Hoshi, Satomi Oka, Yoshiko Yashioji, Sōji Kiyokawa.