Thirsty for Love
1971, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kato.
Kazuko Shirakawa plays a girl who left home to satisfy her inner lust. Her passion turns to despair when she looks at her miserable life and sees the loss of her one true love and eventually becomes a prostitute. Everything is masterminded by her jealous sister, who hopes to bed her husband. She eventually gets her wish.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Akira KatoDirector
- Kazuko ShirakawaKanako Yajima(矢島哲次)
- Ryûji ÔizumiTetsuji Yajima(矢島哲次)
- Mitsuko AoiMiyoko Uemura(上村美代子)
- Michiko SakyōMrs. Ryû(劉夫人)
- Satarō TakiMr. Ryû(劉)
- Toshizō KudōRyozô Ishiguro(石黒良造)
- Kiyoshi KamodaDoctor(産婦人科医)
- Toshihiko OdaMan in Bus(バスの男)
- Eriko ShimaWoman in Bus(バスの女)
- Ken UraguchiTruck Driver(ダンプの運転手)
- Ai UrakawaWoman in Bath House called Torukoburo(トルコの女)
- Yōko YokotaEiko Ishiguro(石黒栄子)
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1971
- Original title
- 恋狂い
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kato
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Thirsty for Love: quick answers
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How long is Thirsty for Love?
Thirsty for Love runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Thirsty for Love have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Thirsty for Love on?
Thirsty for Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thirsty for Love?
If you liked Thirsty for Love, try Hounddog, Rogue Agent, Female Yakuza Tale.
Who directed Thirsty for Love?
Thirsty for Love (1971) was directed by Akira Kato and stars Kazuko Shirakawa, Ryûji Ôizumi, Mitsuko Aoi.