Oxen Split Torturing (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1976, Oxen Split Torturing is a drama and horror film directed by Yuji Makiguchi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. 1 - During a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori, and tries breaking her spirit by means of rape, torture and pure sadism. After Iori refuses to participate any longer he is exiled, but vows to get her back no matter what it takes. 2 - When Sutezo is forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, he becomes friends with a young girl named Sato in process. Together, they both escape and try to get by on scams and petty theft.
Who’s in it. Oxen Split Torturing stars Yûsuke Kazato, Rena Uchimura, Akira Shioji and Masataka Iwao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Oxen Split Torturing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oxen Split Torturing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oxen Split Torturing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oxen Split Torturing (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oxen Split Torturing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oxen Split Torturing worth watching?
- Oxen Split Torturing holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oxen Split Torturing?
- Oxen Split Torturing stars Yûsuke Kazato, Rena Uchimura, Akira Shioji, Masataka Iwao and Ryuichi Nagashima.
- When was Oxen Split Torturing released?
- Oxen Split Torturing was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.
