Name: Woman in the Dunes
Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1964-01-01
Duration: PT2h 27mM
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Hiroko Itō, Kōji Mitsui, Kôji Mitsui

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What is Woman in the Dunes (1964) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Woman in the Dunes?

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Woman in the Dunes stars Eiji Okada (Entomologist Niki Jumpei), Kyôko Kishida (The Woman), Hiroko Itō (Entomologist's Wife), Kōji Mitsui (Village Elder), Kôji Mitsui. The film was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.

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How long is Woman in the Dunes?

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Woman in the Dunes has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated NR.

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Is Woman in the Dunes worth watching?

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Woman in the Dunes holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Woman in the Dunes?

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