Profound Desires of the Gods movie poster

Profound Desires of the Gods

November 22, 1968 2h 53m 7.3/10 (66 votes)

Originally released in 1968. Profound Desires of the Gods is a drama film. directed by Shōhei Imamura. With a runtime of 2h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, and Kazuo Kitamura

Synopsis

Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 2h 53m 173 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (66 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

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Profound Desires of the Gods about?

Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.

Who directed Profound Desires of the Gods?

Profound Desires of the Gods was directed by Shōhei Imamura.

How long is Profound Desires of the Gods?

Profound Desires of the Gods has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes total).

When was Profound Desires of the Gods released?

Profound Desires of the Gods was released on November 22, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Profound Desires of the Gods?

The main cast of Profound Desires of the Gods includes Rentaro Mikuni, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kazuo Kitamura, Hideko Okiyama, Yasuko Matsui.