Woman in the Dunes(1964)
“Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable.”
Overview
A vacationing entomologist suffers extreme physical and psychological trauma after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village and made to live with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.
Director
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Studio
Teshigahara Productions
Cast
Eiji Okada
as Entomologist Niki Jumpei
Kyôko Kishida
as The Woman
Hiroko Itō
as Entomologist's Wife
Kōji Mitsui
as Village Elder
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
2h 27m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.2 / 10
Production Companies
Teshigahara Productions • TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Woman in the Dunes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Woman in the Dunes (1964).
What is Woman in the Dunes about?▼
A vacationing entomologist suffers extreme physical and psychological trauma after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village and made to live with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.
Who directed Woman in the Dunes?▼
Woman in the Dunes was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and released in 1964. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Woman in the Dunes?▼
Woman in the Dunes has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
Who stars in Woman in the Dunes?▼
The cast of Woman in the Dunes includes Eiji Okada as Entomologist Niki Jumpei, Kyôko Kishida as The Woman, Hiroko Itō as Entomologist's Wife, Kōji Mitsui as Village Elder.
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