The Living Koheiji
The Living Koheiji

The Living Koheiji

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1957
1h 1m
7.0(1 votes)
Horror

Overview

The actor Koheiji is terribly in love with the wife of his best friend, the playwright Takuro; to get her, he would even kill Takuro.

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Cast & Crew

9 members
Acting

Senjaku Nakamura

Kohada Koheiji

Senjaku Nakamura
Acting

八千草薫

Ochika

八千草薫
Acting

井川比佐志

Takuro

井川比佐志
Acting

中田康子

Unknown Role

中田康子
Acting

一の宮あつ子

Otane

一の宮あつ子
Acting

谷晃

Innkeeper

No Image
Acting

清水一郎

Actor 1

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Acting

澤村宗之助

Actor 2

澤村宗之助
Acting

山田巳之助

Dressing room keeper

山田巳之助

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