Where to watch Smallpox Tale in Ireland
Smallpox Tale isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Ireland right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 4 June 2026.
About Smallpox Tale
Smallpox Tale is a 1976 movie, directed by Shūji Terayama, starring Keiko Niitaka, Yoko Ran and Takeshi Wakamatsu. It has a runtime of 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 2.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Smallpox Tale in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The smallpox virus has created its own unique atmosphere in Terayama’s film where the skin of a bandaged adolescent and the surface of the filmic image are subjected to a bizarre ‘disturbance’ as snails cross the screen and nails are hammered into the skull of the ailing patient. Illness in this film is as much a psychic entity as a physical one and manifests itself in an array of theatrical tableaux from grotesque women rigorously brushing their teeth to a snooker game where the players in white face makeup behave like automata. A Tale of Smallpox uses a medical theme to chart the traumatic dream life of Terayama’s times, evincing deep-rooted concerns in the Japanese national psyche that hark back to the upheaval of Meiji modernisation and the devastation of World War Two.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Smallpox Tale in Ireland?+
Smallpox Tale is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Smallpox Tale on Netflix?+
Smallpox Tale is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.
How long is Smallpox Tale?+
Smallpox Tale has a runtime of 34 minutes (34 minutes).
Who stars in Smallpox Tale?+
Smallpox Tale stars Keiko Niitaka, Yoko Ran and Takeshi Wakamatsu.
When did Smallpox Tale come out?+
Smallpox Tale is a 1976 movie directed by Shūji Terayama.
Who directed Smallpox Tale?+
Smallpox Tale was directed by Shūji Terayama.
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