Pleasures of the Flesh (1965)
Original title: 悦楽
Pleasures of the Flesh is a 1965 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Katsuo Nakamura, Mariko Kaga and Masako Yagi.
After committing murder, businessman Atsushi is blackmailed into keeping a suitcase of embezzled money. What follows is a descent into lustful, reckless actions and regret.
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What is Pleasures of the Flesh about?
After committing murder, businessman Atsushi is blackmailed into keeping a suitcase of embezzled money. What follows is a descent into lustful, reckless actions and regret.
When was Pleasures of the Flesh released?
Pleasures of the Flesh was released on 29 August 1965.
How long is Pleasures of the Flesh?
Pleasures of the Flesh runs 1h 31m.
Who made Pleasures of the Flesh?
Pleasures of the Flesh was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Where can I watch Pleasures of the Flesh?
Pleasures of the Flesh is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Pleasures of the Flesh
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Katsuo Nakamura as Atsushi Wakizaka
- Mariko Kaga as Shoko
- Masako Yagi as Shizuko
- Yumiko Nogawa as Hitomi
- Toshiko Higuchi as Mari
- Hiroko Shimizu as Keiko
- Shoichi Ozawa as Hayami
- Kei Satō as Police inspector
- Rokkō Toura as Sakurai
- Fumio Watanabe as Hanawa gang member
- Hōsei Komatsu as Egi
- Akiji Kobayashi as Mari's pimp