The Body Is Willing
1983, Japanese. Directed by David Lai Tai-wai & Kōyū Ohara.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David Lai Tai-waiDirector
- Kōyū OharaDirector
- Emi ShindōWendy Yamazaki(山崎マリ)
- Michael Chan Wai-manCharlie Cheng
- Kenneth TsangFrancis Chao(趙公子)
- Kaoru OdaChie Yamazaki(山崎チエ)
- Lily Chan Lee-LeeGinger(姚珍珠)
- Peter MakPeter
- Ling HonLiu(徐菲臘)
- Stephen LeungMr. Fung(馮公子)
- Joh Chung-SingGinger's Boyfriend
- Leung Hak-ShunVIP at Opening Ceremony
- Wan FatGinger's Hired Thug
- Bruce MangGinger's Hired Thug
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1983
- Original title
- チャイナスキャンダル 艶舞
- Country
- Japan, Hong Kong
- Written by
- George Ma Joi-Man
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The Body Is Willing runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Body Is Willing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1983. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Body Is Willing?
If you liked The Body Is Willing, try Intentions of Murder, The Young One, The Visit.
Who directed The Body Is Willing?
The Body Is Willing (1983) was directed by David Lai Tai-wai and Kōyū Ohara and stars Emi Shindō, Michael Chan Wai-man, Kenneth Tsang.