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Release Year1968
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorYasuzō Masumura
WritersIchirō Ikeda
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sex Check
About The Sex Check
Ken Ogata plays Shiro Miyagi, a sprinter with Olympic aspirations whose dreams were shattered by WWII. A broken man, he leads the dissolute life of a gigolo until a chance meeting with a fiery young athlete named Hiroko (Michiyo Yasuda). Realizing that she has talent as a sprinter, Miyagi sees a second chance at Olympic glory in becoming her coach. Following Miyagi’s unconventional, military-style training, Hiroko sets a record for the 100-meter dash, but her greatest hurdle proves to be a “sex check” which all professional athletes must pass.
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura, The Sex Check leans on a strong ensemble — Michiyo Yasuda, Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1968.
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