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Legend of the Cat Monster
5.0 / 10• 1983• 1h 35m•NR• Japanese
TV MovieHorrorFantasyDrama
Storyline
A legendary actress thought to be dead is discovered living in an isolated mansion. A screenwriter is tasked with writing her comeback film, which leads the two to live under the same roof.
Cast & Crew
Takako Irie
Akiko Ryuzoji
Lead
Wakaba Irie
Akiko Ryuzoji
Akira Emoto
Ryohei Shimura / Joji Tamura
Jun Fubuki
Yoko
Akira Ōizumi
Mr. Mizumori
Toru Minegishi
Mr. Tachihara
Akihiko Hirata
Producer
Noriko Sengoku
Manager
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nobuhiko Obayashi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Legend of the Cat Monster is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
