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Adachi-ga Hara(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-11-16
74%
5 Votes
Time: 0h 25m
Overview:
A science-fiction fantasy based loosely on the classical Japanese Noh theatre drama Adachi-ga Hara about the demon Onibaba, of which lyrical extracts are quoted at intermission-like intervals throughout the film. The plot centres on a journey made by a space pilot named Yūkei who arrives at a planet upon which a murderous "witch" is said to reside.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies: 
Dragon Production
Studio Dub
Studio Cosmos
Seion Studio
Movie: Adachi-ga Hara
Top 6 Billed Cast
内海賢二
Damokuresu (voice)
伊藤美紀
Anny (voice)
京田尚子
Witch (voice)
沢りつお
Caretaker (voice)
辻谷耕史
Yuukei (voice)
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Overview
A science-fiction fantasy based loosely on the classical Japanese Noh theatre drama Adachi-ga Hara about the demon Onibaba, of which lyrical extracts are quoted at intermission-like intervals throughout the film. The plot centres on a journey made by a space pilot named Yūkei who arrives at a planet upon which a murderous "witch" is said to reside.
Release Date
1991-11-16
Average
7.4
Rating:
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