華魁 (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1983 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1983, 華魁 is a drama, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Tetsuji Takechi, running about 113 minutes. “A superbly erotic extravaganza — bewitchingly bizarre!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ayame, a courtesan, attracts the attention of street vendor Kisuke and decides to run away with him to America. Unfortunately, a crazed tattoo artist is obsessed with Ayame's perfect skin as a potential canvas, so he kills Kisuke to keep Ayame in Japan. Later, Ayame is sold to a brothel in Yokohama. Kisuke's ghost possesses her, causing his image to appear tattoo-like on her skin whenever she has sex.
Who’s in it. 華魁 stars Takako Shinozuka as Ayame, Kyoko Asuka as Yamabuki, Kozue Azusa as Naruto and Kyoko Hibiki as Rishige, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, 華魁 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 華魁 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 華魁 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 華魁 (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 華魁 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 華魁 worth watching?
- 華魁 holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 華魁?
- 華魁 stars Takako Shinozuka, Kyoko Asuka, Kozue Azusa, Kyoko Hibiki and Takashi Itô.
- When was 華魁 released?
- 華魁 was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.