Orgies of Edo (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1969, Orgies of Edo is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Three stories of moral sickness set during Japan’s prosperous Genroku era are told in this bloody follow-up to the sexploitation classic Shogun’s Joy of Torture, the politically incorrect moral lessons paint a trio of tales of tragic heroines caught up in violence, sadomasochism, incest and torture.

Who’s in it. Orgies of Edo stars Teruo Yoshida as Gentatsu​, Masumi Tachibana as Oito, Mitsuko Aoi as Ochise and Yukie Kagawa as Okon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Orgies of Edo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orgies of Edo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Orgies of Edo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Orgies of Edo (1969)?
In US, Orgies of Edo is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Orgies of Edo worth watching?
Orgies of Edo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Orgies of Edo?
Orgies of Edo stars Teruo Yoshida, Masumi Tachibana, Mitsuko Aoi, Yukie Kagawa and Maki Carrousel.
When was Orgies of Edo released?
Orgies of Edo was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.