The Oil-Hell Murder (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1957, The Oil-Hell Murder is a drama film directed by Hiromichi Horikawa, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A privileged son betrays his family for the favors of a geisha in 18th century Osaka.
Who’s in it. The Oil-Hell Murder stars Senjaku Nakamura, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Eiko Miyoshi and Kyōko Kagawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Oil-Hell Murder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oil-Hell Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oil-Hell Murder worth watching?
- The Oil-Hell Murder holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Oil-Hell Murder?
- The Oil-Hell Murder stars Senjaku Nakamura, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Eiko Miyoshi, Kyōko Kagawa and Chūzaburō Wakamiya.
- When was The Oil-Hell Murder released?
- The Oil-Hell Murder was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.