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The Inugami Family (1976)
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The Inugami Family (1976)

犬神家の一族

Horror, Mystery • 2h 26m

Overview

When a tycoon passes away, he unexpectedly leaves the family fortune to outsider Tamayo on the condition that she marries one of the grandsons, pitting blood against blood.

Director: Kon Ichikawa

Best Video Release

Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Excellent
Kadokawa:

Japanese import

External Links

Length

146 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

a year ago

Contributors

Best Video Release
Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Excellent
Kadokawa:

Japanese import

Length
146 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
a year ago
Contributors

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