The Oil-Hell Murder (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1992, The Oil-Hell Murder is a drama film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 115 minutes. “In a neighborhood dedicated to the production and sale of oil, appears the mutilated body of a woman ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The indolent son of an oil vendor becomes a regular customer of a prostitute, racks up a mountain of debt, and is disowned by his parents.
Who’s in it. The Oil-Hell Murder stars Kanako Higuchi as Okichi, Miwako Fujitani, Shinichi Tsutsumi and Hiroyuki Nagato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Oil-Hell Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oil-Hell Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oil-Hell Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oil-Hell Murder (1992)?
- In US, The Oil-Hell Murder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Oil-Hell Murder worth watching?
- The Oil-Hell Murder holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oil-Hell Murder?
- The Oil-Hell Murder stars Kanako Higuchi, Miwako Fujitani, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Nagato and Renji Ishibashi.
- When was The Oil-Hell Murder released?
- The Oil-Hell Murder was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.