Writhing Tongue
Originally released in 1980. Writhing Tongue is a drama/horror film. directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
Starring Mayuko Wakamori, Tsunehiko Watase, and Yukiyo Toake
Synopsis
Masako, a five-year-old girl living, gets a scratch on her finger. After that, she suffered horrible spasms. The doctor checks on her and arrives at the conclusion that she has tetanus. Her parents have to bear the sufferings of their child. The once peaceful family has changed completely.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mayuko Wakamori
as Masako Miyoshi
Tsunehiko Watase
as Akira Miyoshi
Yukiyo Toake
as Kunie Miyoshi
Ryoko Nakano
as Dr. Nose
Jūkichi Uno
as Doctor
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Akira's mother
Keizo Kanie
as Yamagishi
Sanae Nakahara
as Sadae
Sen Yano
as Private Hospital Doctor
Yasukiyo Umeno
as Akira's Older Brother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Writhing Tongue about?
Masako, a five-year-old girl living, gets a scratch on her finger. After that, she suffered horrible spasms. The doctor checks on her and arrives at the conclusion that she has tetanus. Her parents...
Who directed Writhing Tongue?
Writhing Tongue was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
How long is Writhing Tongue?
Writhing Tongue has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Writhing Tongue released?
Writhing Tongue was released on November 22, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Writhing Tongue?
The main cast of Writhing Tongue includes Mayuko Wakamori, Tsunehiko Watase, Yukiyo Toake, Ryoko Nakano, Jūkichi Uno.