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The Demon

The Demon

They'd be better off with strangers.

When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 鬼畜
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1978-10-07
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (35 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shochiku
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.577
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Shima Iwashita

Shima Iwashita

as Oume

Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

as Sokichi Takeshita

Mayumi Ogawa

Mayumi Ogawa

as Kikuyo

Hiroki Iwase

Hiroki Iwase

as Riichi

Miyuki Yoshizawa

Miyuki Yoshizawa

as Yoshiko

Jun Ishii

Jun Ishii

as Shôichi

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

as Welfare Official

Keizo Kanie

Keizo Kanie

as Akutsu

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

as Doctor

Mizuho Suzuki

Mizuho Suzuki

as Detective

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Demon (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Demon?

The Demon is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1978-10-07.

Who are the main actors in The Demon?

The main cast includes Shima Iwashita, Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Hiroki Iwase, Miyuki Yoshizawa, .

Where can I watch The Demon online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Demon is available.

Is The Demon based on a true story?

They'd be better off with strangers.

What is the IMDb rating of The Demon?

The Demon has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 35 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Demon?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Demon?

The soundtrack was composed by Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Demon filmed?

The Demon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Demon?

The total runtime of The Demon is 110 minutes.

Is The Demon suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Demon?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Demon.

Does The Demon have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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