

The Worship of the Flesh
艶説 明治邪教伝
Synopsis
A major pink film set in the early Meiji era, depicting the lives of a yakuza who tries to make a fortune by starting a new religious movement, and the women who flock to him, all portrayed with an unusual atmosphere and erotic scenes.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Michiyoshi Doi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōzō Uchida
- Original Score
- Hirooki Ogawa
- Original Title
- 艶説 明治邪教伝
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Theatre Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michiyoshi Doi
Kōzō Uchida
Hirooki Ogawa
Makoto Tsuboi
Katsuo Ibuki
Department Leadership Roster
Michiyoshi Doi
Director
Kōzō Uchida
Screenplay
Hirooki Ogawa
Original Music Composer
Katsuo Ibuki
Editor
Makoto Tsuboi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Worship of the Flesh.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Worship of the Flesh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Worship of the Flesh about?
A major pink film set in the early Meiji era, depicting the lives of a yakuza who tries to make a fortune by starting a new religious movement, and the women who flock to him, all portrayed with an unusual atmosphere and erotic scenes.
Who directed The Worship of the Flesh?
The Worship of the Flesh was directed by Michiyoshi Doi.
Who stars in The Worship of the Flesh?
The principal cast of The Worship of the Flesh includes Masaya Takahashi, Takako Uchida, Mitsuko Aoi, Nobuo Kaneko, Yōichirō Mikawa.
When was The Worship of the Flesh released and how long is it?
The Worship of the Flesh was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Worship of the Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Worship of the Flesh was composed by Hirooki Ogawa.
