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Ecstasy of the Angels (1972): Cast & Box Office

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Ecstasy of the Angels is a 1972 action drama directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, starring Hidekatsu Shibata as November, Ken Yoshizawa and Masao Adachi. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $585 worldwide.

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Ecstasy of the Angels (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Kôji Wakamatsu
Genres
Action , Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ecstasy of the Angels About?

The premise of Ecstasy of the Angels without spoilers.

A militant revolutionary group is torn apart by betrayal as its members descend into paranoia and sexual decadence.

Ecstasy of the Angels Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • japanese new wave
  • black and white film with a color scene
  • sex scene
  • pinku eiga
  • woman wears only a man's shirt
  • softcore
  • anarchy
  • wire cutters
  • lesbian
  • raid
  • army base
  • u.s. army
+38 more
  • family relationships
  • politics
  • irony
  • masturbation
  • bathtub
  • bath
  • bombing
  • guerilla
  • revolutionary
  • revolution
  • rape
  • breaking and entering
  • search
  • explosion
  • fire
  • drinking
  • drink
  • nightclub
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • militant
  • betrayal
  • trust
  • friend
  • friendship
  • love
  • death
  • murder
  • beating
  • blood
  • male female relationship
  • sexual liberation
  • female frontal nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • torture
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Cast & crew

Ecstasy of the Angels Cast & Characters

Hidekatsu Shibata leads the cast as November, with Ken Yoshizawa as October and Masao Adachi as The February Army #1. Directed by Kôji Wakamatsu; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ecstasy of the Angels

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From the director

More from Kôji Wakamatsu

More films directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, best-rated first: United Red Army, Caterpillar, The Millennial Rapture and 11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate.

Full filmography
Box office

Ecstasy of the Angels Box Office

Ecstasy of the Angels grossed $585 worldwide.

1972 box office

Worldwide gross

$585

International
$585
Details

Ecstasy of the Angels Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Angelic Orgasm” and “Tenshi no kôkotsu”.

Also known as
  • Angelic Orgasm
  • Tenshi no kôkotsu
  • Estasi degli angeli
  • Ecstacy of the Angels
  • O Êxtase dos Anjos
  • 天使的恍惚
  • L'Extase des anges
  • 천사의 황홀
  • Ангелы в экстазе
  • Az angyalok eksztázisa

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Ecstasy of the Angels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ecstasy of the Angels, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ecstasy of the Angels?

Ecstasy of the Angels runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Ecstasy of the Angels released?

Ecstasy of the Angels was released on March 11, 1972.

Who directed Ecstasy of the Angels?

Ecstasy of the Angels was directed by Kôji Wakamatsu.

More films by Kôji Wakamatsu

Who is in the cast of Ecstasy of the Angels?

Ecstasy of the Angels stars Hidekatsu Shibata as November, Ken Yoshizawa as October and Masao Adachi as The February Army #1, among 25 credited actors.

How much did Ecstasy of the Angels make at the box office?

Ecstasy of the Angels grossed $585 worldwide.

Does Ecstasy of the Angels have a post-credit scene?

No. Ecstasy of the Angels has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ecstasy of the Angels in?

The original language of Ecstasy of the Angels is Japanese.

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