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Abortion (1966): Cast

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Abortion is a 1966 drama horror film directed by Masao Adachi, starring Mikio Terashima as Marukido Sadao, Tsutomu Takahashi and Hiroko Fuji. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Abortion (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Masao Adachi
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Abortion About?

The premise of Abortion without spoilers.

A gynecologist attempts to rid the world of sexual problems by separating sex on the one hand and reproduction, which he feels should be left to artificial wombs.

Abortion Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • pinku eiga
  • sex scene
  • sexuality
  • forced abortion
  • told in flashback
  • reference to marquis de sade
  • rape
  • flashback
  • mad doctor
  • embryo
  • fetus
  • placenta
+9 more
  • artificial insemination
  • freeze frame
  • archive footage
  • childbirth
  • world
  • japanese new wave
  • abortion
  • gynaecology
  • exploitation
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Cast & crew

Abortion Cast & Characters

Mikio Terashima leads the cast as Marukido Sadao, with Tsutomu Takahashi and Hiroko Fuji. Directed by Masao Adachi; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Masao Adachi

More films directed by Masao Adachi: REVOLUTION+1, Artist of Fasting, Gushing Prayer and A Woman in Revolt.

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Details

Abortion Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Datai” and “Aborto procurato”.

Also known as
  • Datai
  • Aborto procurato

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FAQ

Abortion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Abortion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Abortion?

Abortion runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Abortion released?

Abortion was released on November 1, 1966.

Who directed Abortion?

Abortion was directed by Masao Adachi.

More films by Masao Adachi

Who is in the cast of Abortion?

Abortion stars Mikio Terashima as Marukido Sadao, Tsutomu Takahashi and Hiroko Fuji, among 12 credited actors.

Does Abortion have a post-credit scene?

No. Abortion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Abortion in?

The original language of Abortion is Japanese.

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