Oxen Split Torturing (1976)
Original title: 徳川女刑罰絵巻 牛裂きの刑
Oxen Split Torturing is a 1976 Japanese-language horror movie directed by Yuji Makiguchi, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Yūsuke Kazato, Rena Uchimura and Akira Shioji.
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori. The second follows Sutezo who, forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, befriends a young girl. Together, they both escape and struggle to get by on scams and petty theft.
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What is Oxen Split Torturing about?
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori. The second follows Sutezo who, forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, befriends a young girl. Together, they both escape and struggle to get by on scams and petty theft.
When was Oxen Split Torturing released?
Oxen Split Torturing was released on 4 September 1976.
How long is Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing runs 1h 20m.
Who made Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing was directed by Yuji Makiguchi.