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Legend of the Cat Monster (1983) · 麗猫伝説

Name: Legend of the Cat Monster
Director: Nobuhiko Obayashi
Genre: Cat, Drama, Fantástico
Released: 1983
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Takako Irie, Wakaba Irie, Akira Emoto, Jun Fubuki, Akira Ōizumi

Original title: 麗猫伝説

1983 · Nobuhiko Obayashi · 95 min · Japan · Edited by 1

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A legendary actress thought to be dead is discovered living in an isolated mansion. A screenwriter is tasked with writing her comeback film, which leads the two to live under the same roof.

A 1983 title built around Cat, Drama and Fantástico. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.

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Chinese: 麗貓傳説
Korean: 고양이 괴물의 전설

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Legend of the Cat Monster (1983) · 麗猫伝説

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