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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Part of Kosuke Kindaichi Series (Chiezo Kataoka)
7 films
Cast
9 people
Chiezo Kataoka
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Sadatsugu Matsuda Director · Yoshitake Hisa Writer Seishi Yokomizo Story
First release April 27, 1954 · Produced in Japan · Original title 悪魔が来りて笛を吹く
Production
Toei Company
Production
Japan
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Original title
悪魔が来りて笛を吹く
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · April 27, 1954
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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