The Worship of the Flesh
1968, Japanese. Directed by Michiyoshi Doi.
A major pink film set in the early Meiji era, depicting the lives of a yakuza who tries to make a fortune by starting a new religious movement, and the women who flock to him, all portrayed with an unusual atmosphere and erotic scenes.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 10 July 1968
- Original title
- 艶説 明治邪教伝
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōzō Uchida
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How long is The Worship of the Flesh?
The Worship of the Flesh runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Worship of the Flesh on?
The Worship of the Flesh isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 July 1968. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Worship of the Flesh?
If you liked The Worship of the Flesh, try Tokyo Decadence, Female Yakuza Tale, Skin.
Who directed The Worship of the Flesh?
The Worship of the Flesh (1968) was directed by Michiyoshi Doi and stars Masaya Takahashi, Takako Uchida, Mitsuko Aoi.