The Pornographers
Originally released in 1966. The Pornographers is a comedy/drama film. directed by Shōhei Imamura. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shoichi Ozawa, Sumiko Sakamoto, and Keiko Sagawa
Synopsis
Subu makes pornographic films. He sees nothing wrong with it. They are an aid to a repressed society, and he uses the money to support his landlady, Haru, and her family. From time to time, Haru shares her bed with Subu, though she believes her dead husband, reincarnated as a carp, disapproves. Director Shohei Imamura has always delighted in the kinky exploits of lowlifes, and in this 1966 classic, he finds subversive humor in the bizarre dynamics of Haru, her Oedipal son, and her daughter, the true object of her pornographer-boyfriend’s obsession. Imamura’s comic treatment of such taboos as voyeurism and incest sparked controversy when the film was released, but The Pornographers has outlasted its critics, and now seems frankly ahead of its time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (50 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shoichi Ozawa
as Yoshimoto 'Subu' Ogata
Sumiko Sakamoto
as Haru Masuda
Keiko Sagawa
as Keiko Matsuda
Masaomi Kondo
as Koichi Matsuda
Haruo Tanaka
as Banteki
Ganjirō Nakamura II
as Elderly Executive
Chōchō Miyako
as Brothel Madame
Kō Nishimura
as Detective Sanada
Ichirō Sugai
as Shinun Ogata
Shinichi Nakano
as Kabo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Imamura Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pornographers about?
Subu makes pornographic films. He sees nothing wrong with it. They are an aid to a repressed society, and he uses the money to support his landlady, Haru, and her family. From time to time, Haru sh...
Who directed The Pornographers?
The Pornographers was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
How long is The Pornographers?
The Pornographers has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was The Pornographers released?
The Pornographers was released on March 12, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pornographers?
The main cast of The Pornographers includes Shoichi Ozawa, Sumiko Sakamoto, Keiko Sagawa, Masaomi Kondo, Haruo Tanaka.