
Portrait of Hell
Original title: 地獄変
Overview
The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron, the cruel and egotistical daimyo Horikawa (Nakamura). It is based on the 1918 short story Hell Screen by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Shirō Toyoda
- Writers
- Toshio Yasumi, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
- Producer
- Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Production
- TOHO
Frequently asked questions
What is Portrait of Hell rated?
Portrait of Hell has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 12 votes.
Who directed Portrait of Hell?
Portrait of Hell was directed by Shirō Toyoda.
When was Portrait of Hell released?
Portrait of Hell was released in 1969.






















