Writhing Tongue
1980, Japanese. Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
Five-year-old Masako gets a scratch on her finger. After that, she begins to suffer horrible spasms. The doctor checks on her and concludes that she has tetanus. Her parents have to bear the sufferings of their child. The once peaceful family has changed completely.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yoshitarō NomuraDirector
- Mayuko WakamoriMasako Miyoshi
- Tsunehiko WataseAkira Miyoshi
- Yukiyo ToakeKunie Miyoshi
- Ryoko NakanoDr. Nose
- Jūkichi UnoDoctor
- Tanie KitabayashiAkira's mother
- Keizo KanieYamagishi
- Sanae NakaharaSadae
- Sen YanoPrivate Hospital Doctor
- Yasukiyo UmenoAkira's Older Brother
- Tomoe HiiroYamagishi's Wife
- Ken'ichi KatôCast
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1980
- Original title
- 震える舌
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masato Ide
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What Writhing Tongue is based on
Writhing Tongue is adapted from a novel.
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How long is Writhing Tongue?
Writhing Tongue runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Which OTT platform is Writhing Tongue on?
Writhing Tongue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Writhing Tongue?
If you liked Writhing Tongue, try The Surrender, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us, Onmyoji.
Who directed Writhing Tongue?
Writhing Tongue (1980) was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura and stars Mayuko Wakamori, Tsunehiko Watase, Yukiyo Toake.
What is Writhing Tongue based on?
Writhing Tongue is adapted from a novel.