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The Sex Check

The Sex Check

Original Title: セックス・チェック　第二の性

19681h 29m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1968

Runtime

1h 29m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Jun 1, 1968
Languages
Japanese
Director
Yasuzō Masumura
Yasuzō Masumura
Production
Daiei Film
Daiei Film
Production Countries
Japan

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