Tokyo Decadence (1992)
Topâzu (original title)Reference View | Change View
- NC-17
- 2h 15min
- Drama
- 30 Apr 1993 (USA)
- Movie
A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.
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| Miho Nikaido | ... |
Ai
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Sayoko Amano | ... |
Saki
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Tenmei Kano | ... |
Ishioka (Mr. Satoh)
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Masahiko Shimada | ... |
Suzuki
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| Yayoi Kusama | ... |
Fortuneteller
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Chie Sema | ... |
Opera Woman
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Nami Nosaki |
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Kan Mikami | ... |
Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ryû Murakami | ||
Written by
| Ryû Murakami | ... | (book) |
| Ryû Murakami | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Hank Blumenthal | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Chosei Funahara | ... | producer |
| Tadanobu Hirao | ... | producer: JVD/Jei Bui Dii |
| Yousuke Nagata | ... | producer |
| Akiuh Suzuki | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ryuichi Sakamoto | ... | (as Ryûichi Sakamoto) |
Cinematography by
| Tadashi Aoki | ||
Editing by
| Kazuki Katashima | ||
Sound Department
| Edy Gentili | ... | additional sound |
| Edmondo Gintili | ... | additional foley / additional sound effects editor |
| Sotir Gjika | ... | additional sound |
| Akihiko Suzuki | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Masaru Usui | ... | sound |
Additional Crew
| Peter Fernandez | ... | voice director: English version |
| Michael Charles Hill | ... | distribution and marketing coordinator |
| Tom Hughes | ... | translator |
| Masahiro Yoshikawa | ... | translator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Northern Arts Entertainment (1993) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Kinowelt Filmverleih (1993) (Germany) (theatrical)
- ICA Projects (2001) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- SBP (2003) (Argentina) (video)
- Firebox (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Gois (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Japan Video Distribution (JVD) Co. Ltd. (2014) (Japan) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2023) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2016) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- América Vídeo (2003) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Another World Entertainment (2007) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Cinema Epoch (2008) (United States)
- Freemantle Media (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Japan Video Distribution (JVD) Co. Ltd. (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
- Nea Kinisi Video (1993) (Greece) (VHS)
- Transmission Films Ltd. (2002) (World-wide) (internet)
- Triboro Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Turbine Medien (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Unearthed Films (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray) (restored 113m version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dolby Laboratories (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.
Written by Ed Sutton |
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| Taglines | Erotic sex or dangerous fantasy? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $795,312 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was originally banned in the Canadian province of Ontario when released there in 1994. Numerous protests from people caused the censor board to pass the film uncut with a 'Restricted' rating. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Interview with Ryu Murakami (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Llegué Llegué / Guararey de Pastorita See more » |
| Quotes |
Ai:
I've discovered that I have no talent - none whatsoever. See more » |