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The Oil-Hell Murder
Featured Movie ⭐ 5.9 TMDb

The Oil-Hell Murder

1992 1h 55m Drama
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About the Film

The indolent son of an oil vendor becomes a regular customer of a prostitute, racks up a mountain of debt, and is disowned by his parents.

The Watchlist Wizard Verdict

The Vibe: The Oil-Hell Murder is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1992. Directed by Hideo Gosha, and starring Kanako Higuchi, Miwako Fujitani, Shinichi Tsutsumi The indolent son of an oil vendor becomes a regular customer of a prostitute, racks up a mountain of debt, and is disowned by his parents.

Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.9/10, The Oil-Hell Murder retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.

Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, The Oil-Hell Murder deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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Production Specs

Status Released
Released 1992-05-23
Runtime 1h 55m
Budget N/A
Revenue N/A
Language JA

Top Billed Cast

Kanako Higuchi
Kanako Higuchi Okichi
Miwako Fujitani
Miwako Fujitani
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Hiroyuki Nagato
Hiroyuki Nagato
Renji Ishibashi
Renji Ishibashi
Takuro Tatsumi
Takuro Tatsumi

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