Oxen Split Torturing
Originally released in 1976. Oxen Split Torturing is a horror/drama film. directed by Yuji Makiguchi. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yūsuke Kazato, Rena Uchimura, and Akira Shioji
Synopsis
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori. The second follows Sutezo who, forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, befriends a young girl. Together, they both escape and struggle to get by on scams and petty theft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxen Split Torturing about?
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are c...
Who directed Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing was directed by Yuji Makiguchi.
How long is Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Oxen Split Torturing released?
Oxen Split Torturing was released on September 4, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oxen Split Torturing?
The main cast of Oxen Split Torturing includes Yūsuke Kazato, Rena Uchimura, Akira Shioji, Masataka Iwao, Ryuichi Nagashima.