Muscle movie poster

Muscle

"A tale of hidden obsessions & explicit desires."

March 3, 1989 0h 58m 5.3/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Muscle is a thriller/horror film. directed by Hisayasu Satō. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Takeshi Itō, Simon Kumai, and Kiyomi Itō

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 3, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 0h 58m 58 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • ENK Promotion
  • Shishi Production

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Who directed Muscle?

Muscle was directed by Hisayasu Satō.

How long is Muscle?

Muscle has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).

When was Muscle released?

Muscle was released on March 3, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Muscle?

The main cast of Muscle includes Takeshi Itō, Simon Kumai, Kiyomi Itō, You Suzuki, June.