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The Oil-Hell Murder

The Oil-Hell Murder

1992
Drama
1h 55m
Set during the 1700s, the film centers on the life and murder of Okichi, the bored wife of a wealthy Osaka oil merchant. Yohei is a hunky young man who is the son of Okichi's husband's former partner. As a child, Okichi cared for and even nursed the boy, but when Yohei's father died, he went to live elsewhere. On his return as a man, Okichi is immediately infatuated with the lad and schemes to get rid of competition for his heart When her husband hears of her behavior, trouble ensues. (imdb)
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The Oil-Hell Murder

1992
Drama
1h 55m
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Rated 13 Feb 2017
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Rated 08 Apr 2010
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Rated 20 Dec 2009
75
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Rated 04 Dec 2008
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Rated 14 Feb 2016
74
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Rated 21 Sep 2017
75
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Rated 25 Aug 2018
68
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Rated 15 Jul 2022
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Rated 15 Oct 2023
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