Muscle
狂った舞踏会
“A tale of hidden obsessions & explicit desires.”
Synopsis
Ryuzaki, an editor of Muscle Magazine, which features photographs of men with sculpted bodies, becomes involved with a man named Kitami; their affair soon becomes dominated by sadomasochistic games, with a horrid result. Jump ahead one year, Ryuzaki is released from jail and goes in search of Kitami, perhaps to make amends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hisayasu Satō
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirō Yumeno
- Original Score
- So Hayakawa
- Original Title
- 狂った舞踏会
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ENK Promotion, Shishi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisayasu Satō
Shirō Yumeno
So Hayakawa
Kōichi Saitō
Shōji Sakai
Shūji Kataoka
Department Leadership Roster
Hisayasu Satō
Director
Shirō Yumeno
Writer
Shōji Sakai
Editor
Kōichi Saitō
Director of Photography
So Hayakawa
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Muscle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Muscle about?
Ryuzaki, an editor of Muscle Magazine, which features photographs of men with sculpted bodies, becomes involved with a man named Kitami; their affair soon becomes dominated by sadomasochistic games, with a horrid result. Jump ahead one year, Ryuzaki is released from jail and goes in search of Kitami, perhaps to make amends.
Who directed Muscle?
Muscle was directed by Hisayasu Satō.
Who stars in Muscle?
The principal cast of Muscle includes Takeshi Itō, Simon Kumai, Kiyomi Itō, You Suzuki, June.
When was Muscle released and how long is it?
Muscle was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Muscle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Muscle was composed by So Hayakawa.