Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice (1988)
Original title: 悪徳の栄え
Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice is a 1988 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Akio Jissoji, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Yasumi Hara, Renji Ishibashi and Seiran Li.
A decadent count in 1920′s Japan becomes obsessed with the life and works of the Marquis de Sade. He creates a theatre to show plays adapted from the notorious writer’s novels and recruits thieves, prostitutes and low lives to act out his fantasies on stage for the delectation of his rich, jaded friends. In search of new sensations the nobleman orders one of the actors, on pain of death, to make love to the nobleman’s wife while he watches. Unfortunately, this incursion of real life into his fantasy world will have dire consequences for the count and his divinely decadent coterie.
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What is Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice about?
A decadent count in 1920′s Japan becomes obsessed with the life and works of the Marquis de Sade. He creates a theatre to show plays adapted from the notorious writer’s novels and recruits thieves, prostitutes and low lives to act out his fantasies on stage for the delectation of his rich, jaded friends. In search of new sensations the nobleman orders one of the actors, on pain of death, to make love to the nobleman’s wife while he watches. Unfortunately, this incursion of real life into his fantasy world will have dire consequences for the count and his divinely decadent coterie.
When was Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice released?
Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice was released on 27 August 1988.
How long is Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice?
Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice runs 1h 36m.
Who made Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice?
Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice was directed by Akio Jissoji.