Name: Akuma ga kitarite fue o fuku
Genre: Mystery
Released: 1979-01-20
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Toshiyuki Nishida, Isao Natsuyagi, Haruko Wanibuchi

Kindaichi Kosuke is a fictional Japanese private detective character created by the renowned mystery writer Seishi Yokomizo. His first of over 70 crime cases was published in 1946... this tale 'The Devil Comes and Plays His Flute' first appeared in 1951. Private detective Kosuke Kindaichi is summoned to a large family estate where a serious crime has been committed. Working diligently behind the scenes of the police investigation he uncovers some startling family secrets. Undeterred by mysterious supernatural elements, keeping his 'cards close to his chest', Kindaichi eventually reveals the true nature of the case. The mystery film is a jumble of twists and turns, as is the family intrigue... Accompanied with a haunting flute melody, the film branches out from the close knit family estate to explore different leads, showcasing many interesting scenic backdrops. It is an epic drama, one that I will need to re-watch, to fully appreciate the intricacies of this twisting tale.

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