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The Devil comes and plays the Flute

The Devil comes and plays the Flute

Part of Kosuke Kindaichi Series (Chiezo Kataoka)

1954•1h 24m
HorrorCrime

The film depicts the exploits of Kindaichi Kosuke, who pursues a series of serial murders that occur one after another along with the terrifying melody of a flute. It is the fourth film in the series, starring Chiezo Kataoka as Kindaichi Kosuke.

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Production

Toei Company

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Chiezo Kataoka

Chiezo Kataoka

Mitsuko Miura

Mitsuko Miura

Yōko Sugi

Yōko Sugi

Noriko Sengoku

Noriko Sengoku

Minoru Takada

Minoru Takada

Harue Akagi

Harue Akagi

Shinobu Chihara

Shinobu Chihara

Kikue Mōri

Takamaru Sasaki

Takamaru Sasaki

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