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Akuma ga kitarite fue o fuku

  • 19791979
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Akuma ga kitarite fue o fuku (1979)
Mystery
Famous detective Kindaichi investigates a series of mysterious murders revolving around a wealthy family.Famous detective Kindaichi investigates a series of mysterious murders revolving around a wealthy family.Famous detective Kindaichi investigates a series of mysterious murders revolving around a wealthy family.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
46
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
209,029
44,210
  • Director
    • Kôsei Saitô
  • Writers
    • Tatsuo Nogami
    • Seishi Yokomizo(novel)
  • Stars
    • Toshiyuki Nishida
    • Isao Natsuyagi
    • Haruko Wanibuchi
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  • Director
    • Kôsei Saitô
  • Writers
    • Tatsuo Nogami
    • Seishi Yokomizo(novel)
  • Stars
    • Toshiyuki Nishida
    • Isao Natsuyagi
    • Haruko Wanibuchi
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    • 1User review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Toshiyuki Nishida
    • Kosuke Kindaichi
    Isao Natsuyagi
    Isao Natsuyagi
    • Lt. Todoroki
    Haruko Wanibuchi
    • Michiko Tsubaki
    Tomoko Saitô
    • Miyako Tsubaki
    Tatsuo Umemiya
    • Shunroku Kazama
    Jun Fujimaki
    • Detective Yamashita
    Watako Hamaki
    • Toshie Kazama
    Chisako Hara
    • Shino
    Shino Ikenami
    • Kikue
    Akira Ishihama
    Akira Ishihama
    • Toshihiko Niimiya
    Yoshi Katô
    Yoshi Katô
    • Jido
    Sanae Kitabayashi
    • Taeko
    Utako Kyô
    Utako Kyô
    • Otama
    Noboru Mitani
    • Detective Sawamura
    Eiko Muramatsu
    • Hanako
    Chieko Murata
    • Ume
    Tamao Nakamura
    • Chiyo
    Noboru Nakaya
    • Eisuke Tsubaki
    • Director
      • Kôsei Saitô
    • Writers
      • Tatsuo Nogami
      • Seishi Yokomizo(novel)
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    7/10
    The Devil Comes and Plays His Flute...
    Kindaichi Kosuke is a fictional Japanese private detective character created by the renowned mystery writer Seishi Yokomizo. His first of over 70 crime cases was published in 1946... this tale 'The Devil Comes and Plays His Flute' first appeared in 1951. Private detective Kosuke Kindaichi is summoned to a large family estate where a serious crime has been committed. Working diligently behind the scenes of the police investigation he uncovers some startling family secrets. Undeterred by mysterious supernatural elements, keeping his 'cards close to his chest', Kindaichi eventually reveals the true nature of the case. The mystery film is a jumble of twists and turns, as is the family intrigue... Accompanied with a haunting flute melody, the film branches out from the close knit family estate to explore different leads, showcasing many interesting scenic backdrops. It is an epic drama, one that I will need to re-watch, to fully appreciate the intricacies of this twisting tale.
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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1979 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Devil's Flute
    • Production company
      • Toei Tokyo
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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