Profound Desires of the Gods(1968)
神々の深き欲望
Profound Desires of the Gods Synopsis
Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.
Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) is a drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on November 22, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 53m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kazuo Kitamura and Hideko Okiyama. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Keiji Hasebe, Shōhei Imamura
- Producers:
- Masanori Yamanoi
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Tochizawa
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) Trailer
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Profound Desires of the Gods Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
as Nekichi Futori
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
as Kametaro Futori
Kazuo Kitamura
as Kariya
Hideko Okiyama
as Toriko Futori
Yasuko Matsui
as Uma Futori
Yoshi Katō
as Ryugen Ryu
Hōsei Komatsu
as Shimajiri
Chikako Hosokawa
as Mrs. Azuma
Chikage Oogi
as Mrs. Kariya
Jun Hamamura
as Tokusato
Taiji Tonoyama
as Higa
- Susumu Mizushima
Susumu Mizushima
as Fumoto
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Keiji Hasebe and Shōhei Imamura, produced by Masanori Yamanoi.
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Profound Desires of the Gods Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 71 ratings.
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Profound Desires of the Gods – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Profound Desires of the Gods online?
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Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Profound Desires of the Gods?
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The main cast of Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kazuo Kitamura, Hideko Okiyama and Yasuko Matsui. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Profound Desires of the Gods released?
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Profound Desires of the Gods was released on November 22, 1968 and runs for 2h 53m.
Is Profound Desires of the Gods worth watching?
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Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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