The Mystery of Rampo
"So provocative the censors banned it. So powerful it came true."
Originally released in 1995. The Mystery of Rampo is a drama/thriller film. directed by Kazuyoshi Okuyama.
Starring Masahiro Motoki, Naoto Takenaka, and Michiko Hada
Synopsis
Edogawa Rampo is a writer whose latest work is censored by the government, deemed too disturbing and injurious to the public to be allowed to be published. However, after burning his drafts, his publisher shows him a newspaper with an account of events just like his forbidden story. As the film progresses, fantasy and reality intermingle in a tale that draws heavily on influences from Poe and Stoker's Dracula. The film's strongly Expressionistic direction skillfully combines a variety of media (animation, computer-generated imagery, grainy black-and-white fast film stock, color negatives) for artistic effect.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Masahiro Motoki
as Kogoro Akechi
Naoto Takenaka
as Edogawa Rampo
Michiko Hada
as Shizuko
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Masashi Yokomizo
Mikijiro Hira
as Marquis Ogawara
Shiro Sano
as Officer
Ittoku Kishibe
as Cafe Owner
Nekohachi Edoya
as Antique Shop Owner
Junichi Takagi
as Fujimori
Kirin Kiki
as House Wife / Head of Maid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mystery of Rampo about?
Edogawa Rampo is a writer whose latest work is censored by the government, deemed too disturbing and injurious to the public to be allowed to be published. However, after burning his drafts, his pu...
Who directed The Mystery of Rampo?
The Mystery of Rampo was directed by Kazuyoshi Okuyama.
How long is The Mystery of Rampo?
The Mystery of Rampo has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Mystery of Rampo released?
The Mystery of Rampo was released on May 27, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mystery of Rampo?
The main cast of The Mystery of Rampo includes Masahiro Motoki, Naoto Takenaka, Michiko Hada, Teruyuki Kagawa, Mikijiro Hira.