Jigoku
A group of sinners involved in interconnected tales of murder, revenge, deceit and adultery all meet at the Gates of Hell.
Where to watch Jigoku in United States
Can I watch Jigoku in United States? Yes — you can stream Jigoku in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is Jigoku streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Jigoku
Jigoku is a 1960 Japanese-language horror and drama film directed by Nobuo Nakagawa. The cast is led by Shigeru Amachi, Utako Mitsuya, Yōichi Numata. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Jigoku was produced by Shintoho Company and made in Japan. It was released on July 30, 1960.
- Director
- Nobuo Nakagawa
- Writers
- Nobuo Nakagawa, Ichirō Miyagawa
- Release date
- July 30, 1960
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shintoho Company
Jigoku cast & crew
Jigoku was directed by Nobuo Nakagawa and written by Nobuo Nakagawa and Ichirō Miyagawa.
The cast features Shigeru Amachi as Shirô Shimizu, Utako Mitsuya as Yukiko / Sachiko, Yōichi Numata as Tamura, Hiroshi Hayashi as Gôzô Shimizu, Kanjūrō Arashi as Enma, and Jun Ōtomo as Ensai Taniguchi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chumei Watanabe, cinematography is by Mamoru Morita, and it was produced by Mitsugi Okura.
Is Jigoku worth watching?
Jigoku holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 109 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and drama, Jigoku is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Jigoku
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Cast of Jigoku
Shigeru Amachi
Shirô Shimizu
Utako Mitsuya
Yukiko / Sachiko
Yōichi Numata
Tamura
Hiroshi Hayashi
Gôzô Shimizu
Kanjūrō Arashi
Enma
Jun Ōtomo
Ensai Taniguchi
Akiko Yamashita
Kinuko
Kiyoko Tsuji
Kyôichi's Mother
Fumiko Miyata
Mrs. Yajima
Akira Nakamura
Professor Yajima
Kimie Tokudaiji
Ito Shimizu
Akiko Ono
Yoko
Jigoku — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jigoku in United States?
Jigoku is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Jigoku on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Jigoku is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Jigoku in?
Jigoku is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jigoku?
Jigoku runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Jigoku rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 109 ratings.
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