An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
Tamao Yoshida
as Chubei, a clerk
Minosuke Yoshida
as Umegawa, a prostitute
Kanjuro Kiritake
as Hachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father
Oritaya Takemoto
as Scene I Joruri Reciter
Enza Tsuruzawa
as Scene I Samisen Player
Koshijidayu Takemoto
as Scene II Jaruri Reciter
Seiji Tsuruzawa
as Scene II Samisen Player
Mojidayu Takemoto
as Scene III Jaruri Reciter
Kishi Nozawa
as Scene III Samisen Player