Thirst for Love
1967, Japanese. Directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
A young wealthy widow becomes sexually involved with her father-in-law, while harboring a destructive obsession with the family gardener.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Thirst for Love is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 18 February 1967
- Original title
- 愛の渇き
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshiya Fujita, Koreyoshi Kurahara
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What Thirst for Love is based on
Thirst for Love is adapted from a novel.
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Thirst for Love runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Which OTT platform is Thirst for Love on?
Thirst for Love is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thirst for Love?
If you liked Thirst for Love, try Deep Water, Woman of Straw, Gone Girl.
Who directed Thirst for Love?
Thirst for Love (1967) was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and stars Ruriko Asaoka, Nobuo Nakamura, Tetsuo Ishidate.
What is Thirst for Love based on?
Thirst for Love is adapted from a novel.