Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider (1955)
In the town of Izu known for its hot springs, Den Shichi from Kuromon Town sets off for a healing trip with his companion, a bamboo craftsman with a nose like a lion's snout, at a time when the town is under a tight security network due to a nearby gunpowder depot explosion. Staying at Tsuruya, Den Shichi and his group are investigated by officials whose behavior seems somewhat odd. That night, a man looking like a craftsman is murdered, and gunpowder residue is found at the scene, prompting Den Shichi to suspect that something is amiss.
Director: Seiichi Fukuda
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 19, 1955
Cast
- Kōkichi Takada - 黒門町の伝七
- Mitsuko Kusabue - お俊
- Junzaburō Ban - 獅子っ鼻の竹
- Michiyo Kogure - お千代
- Fujio Suga - 相馬伊蔵
- 天野匁一 - 羽賀惣右衛門
- Isao Ubukata - 島清作
- Mitsue Takigawa - 老女生田
- Toshio Nogi - 梶原重左衛門
- Mitsugu Terashima - 相良半四郎
Screenplay
- Masayuki Jo (Original Story)
- Kodō Nomura (Original Story)
- Shin'ichi Yanagawa (Adaptation)
- 岸生朗 (Adaptation)
- Tatsuro Jinde (Original Story)
Music: Tadashi Manjome
Production: Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Seiichi Fukuda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider about?
- In the town of Izu known for its hot springs, Den Shichi from Kuromon Town sets off for a healing trip with his companion, a bamboo craftsman with a nose like a lion's snout, at a time when the town is under a tight security network due to a nearby gunpowder depot explosion. Staying at Tsuruya, Den Shichi and his group are investigated by officials whose behavior seems somewhat odd. That night, a man looking like a craftsman is murdered, and gunpowder residue is found at the scene, prompting Den Shichi to suspect that something is amiss.
- Who directed Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider?
- Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider was directed by Seiichi Fukuda.
- Who stars in Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider?
- Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider stars Kōkichi Takada, Mitsuko Kusabue, Junzaburō Ban, Michiyo Kogure, Fujio Suga, 天野匁一.
- How long is Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider?
- Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Where was Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider produced?
- Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider was produced in Japan.