Onibaba
"The most daring film import ever...From Japan!"
Originally released in 1964. Onibaba is a horror film. directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Starring Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, and Kei Satō
Synopsis
While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (458 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nobuko Otowa
as Woman
Jitsuko Yoshimura
as Young Woman
Kei Satō
as Hachi
Jūkichi Uno
as The Samurai
Taiji Tonoyama
as Ushi
Someshō Matsumoto
as Runaway Warrior
Kentarô Kaji
as Runaway Warrior
Fudeko Tanaka
as Old Woman
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi
as Horse Riding Samurai
Hiroshi Tanaka
as Horse Riding Samurai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onibaba about?
While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they...
Who directed Onibaba?
Onibaba was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
How long is Onibaba?
Onibaba has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Onibaba released?
Onibaba was released on November 21, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Onibaba?
The main cast of Onibaba includes Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Kei Satō, Jūkichi Uno, Taiji Tonoyama.
Is Onibaba worth watching?
Onibaba has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 458 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.