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The Devil's Flute

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Original title

Akuma ga kitarite fue o fuku

Year

1979

Running time

136 min.

Country

Japan

Director

Saito Kosei

Screenwriter

Tatsuo Nogami. Novel: Seishi Yokomizo

Cast

Music

Hozan Yamamoto

Producer

Toei

Genre

Mystery. Thriller

Synopsis

In one of the best films of this type, famous detective Kindaichi solves a series of mysterious murders in a wealthy family. An excellent blend of intrigue and betrayal, set against the backdrop of wealth, this film is loaded with twists and turns and surprises at every corner. Things are never as they seem, and it will keep you guessing until the very end. A rare treasure of a mystery, like none before or since!

Awards: 1980: Premios de la Academia Japonesa: nominated to Best Art Direction.

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