Plot — What is The Golden Demon about?
Tokyo, 1890. Through avarice, a series of misunderstandings, and failures of courage, the engagement of Kan-ichi (a student) and Miya (the daughter of Kan-ichi's debtor) is canceled to enable Miya to marry Tomiyama, a wealthy banker's son. In bitter despair, Kan-ichi breaks with his friends, drops his studies, and declares he has ceased to be human. He apprentices to a money-lender, and he's soon ruthless and wealthy. Several years later, Miya's in misery, her husband mistreats her. She goes to Kan-ichi to beg forgiveness; he pushes her away. He's now pursued by Akagashi, herself a cold-hearted loan shark. Can anything free Kan-ichi's hard heart from the golden demon
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Golden Demon — FAQ
Is The Golden Demon worth watching? The Golden Demon holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Tokyo, 1890. Through avarice, a series of misunderstandings, and failures of courage, the engagement of Kan-ichi (a student) and Miya (the daughter of Kan-ichi's debtor) is canceled to enable Miya to marry Tomiyama, a we
Who directed The Golden Demon? Directed by Kōji Shima.
Who is in the cast of The Golden Demon? It stars Jun Negami, Fujiko Yamamoto, Kenji Sugawara, Mitsuko Mito, Eiji Funakoshi, Shizue Natsukawa and more.
Where can I stream The Golden Demon? You can stream The Golden Demon on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Golden Demon release? It released in 1954.
