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Empire of Passion

Empire of Passion

The haunting of a passionate love.

In a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 愛の亡霊
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, Horror
  • Release Date: 1978-09-06
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (119 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: TOHO-TOWA, Argos films, Oshima Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5037
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Takahiro Tamura

Takahiro Tamura

as Gisaburo

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

as Seki

Tatsuya Fuji

Tatsuya Fuji

as Toyoji

Takuzō Kawatani

Takuzō Kawatani

as Inspector Hotta

Akiko Koyama

Akiko Koyama

as Young Master's Mother

Taiji Tonoyama

Taiji Tonoyama

as Toichiro

Kenzō Kawarasaki

Kenzō Kawarasaki

as Young Master

Sumie Sasaki

Sumie Sasaki

as Odame

Eizō Kitamura

Eizō Kitamura

as

Takaaki Sugiura

Takaaki Sugiura

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Empire of Passion (1978) US trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire of Passion?

Empire of Passion is a Drama, Romance, Horror movie directed by . It was released on 1978-09-06.

Who are the main actors in Empire of Passion?

The main cast includes Takahiro Tamura, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Tatsuya Fuji, Takuzō Kawatani, Akiko Koyama, .

Where can I watch Empire of Passion online?

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

Is Empire of Passion based on a true story?

The haunting of a passionate love.

What is the IMDb rating of Empire of Passion?

Empire of Passion has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 119 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Empire of Passion?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for Empire of Passion?

The soundtrack was composed by TOHO-TOWA, Argos films, Oshima Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Empire of Passion filmed?

Empire of Passion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Empire of Passion?

The total runtime of Empire of Passion is 105 minutes.

Is Empire of Passion suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Empire of Passion?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Empire of Passion.

Does Empire of Passion have a post-credit scene?

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

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