The Claws of the Divine Beast

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movie poster for The Claws of the Divine Beast

Released June 20, 1980

Overview

Based on a mystery by Taiwanese-Japanese author Chin Shun-shin. After two elderly men in Yokohama quarrel over a Tang dynasty artifact, one of the men turns up dead with mysterious claw marks across his face. A detective takes up the case, and uncovers secrets dating back to war crimes committed during Japan’s invasion of China in WWII.

Runtime

0h 45m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

神獣の爪


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

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Posters

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