In the Realm of the Senses (1976)

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109 min - Drama | Romance - 1 April 1977 (USA)

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Based on a true story set in pre-war Japan, a man and one of his servants begin a torrid affair. Their desire becomes a sexual obsession so strong that to intensify their ardor... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Tatsuya Fuji	...	Kichizo Ishida
	Eiko Matsuda	...	Sada Abe
	Aoi Nakajima	...	Toku
	Yasuko Matsui	...	Tagawa Inn Manager
	Meika Seri	...	Matsuko (Yoshidaya maid)
	Kanae Kobayashi	...	Old geisha Kikuryû
	Taiji Tonoyama	...	Old Beggar
	Kyôji Kokonoe	...	Teacher Ômiya
	Naomi Shiraishi	...	Geisha Yaeji
	Komikichi Hori	...	Mitsuwa Geisha
	Kikuhei Matsunoya	...	Hôkan jester
	Akiko Koyama	...	Mansaki Geisha
	Yuriko Azuma	...	Mitsuwa Geisha
	Rei Minami	...	Mitsuwa Geisha
	Machiko Aoki	...	Mitsuwa maid

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Storyline

Based on a true story set in pre-war Japan, a man and one of his servants begin a torrid affair. Their desire becomes a sexual obsession so strong that to intensify their ardor, they forsake all, even life itself. Written by Allen Brown <browna@ohsu.edu>

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Drama | Romance

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Country:

Japan | France

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

1 April 1977 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

El imperio de los sentidos See more »

Filming Locations:

Daiei-Kyoto Studios, Kyoto, Japan See more »

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 1,424,906 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Argos Films, Oshima Productions, Shibata Organisation See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.50 : 1

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Trivia

After the German premiere at the "Berlinale" the movie was confiscated as suspected pornography. However, 18 months later a German federal court permitted release in cinemas without any cuts. See more »

Quotes

Sada Abe: Now what am I supposed to do?
Kichizo: You mustn't ask me. Aren't you the bride?
Sada Abe: But how should I know? I've never been married before.
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Connections

Referenced in La petite morte (2003) See more »

In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
Ai no korîda (original title)

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