The Body Is Willing (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, The Body Is Willing is a drama, crime and romance film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A wealthy playboy sets out to sleep with Japan's foremost recording artist, Mari Yamasaki, despite her wishes to the contrary. Will he succeed in adding her to his list of famous conquests?
Who’s in it. The Body Is Willing stars Emi Shindō as Wendy Yamazaki(山崎マリ), Michael Chan Wai-Man as Charlie Cheng, Kenneth Tsang as Francis Chao(趙公子) and Kaoru Oda as Chie Yamazaki(山崎チエ), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Body Is Willing 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 The Body Is Willing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body Is Willing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body Is Willing (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Body Is Willing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Body Is Willing worth watching?
- The Body Is Willing holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body Is Willing?
- The Body Is Willing stars Emi Shindō, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Kenneth Tsang, Kaoru Oda and Lily Chan.
- When was The Body Is Willing released?
- The Body Is Willing was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.