The Sex Check (1968)

Overview:
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.

Genre : Drama

Actors : Michiyo Yasuda, Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Yūsuke Takita, Yuji Hayata, Reiko Kasahara, Sachiko Meguro, Fumiko Murata

Release Date : 1968-06-01

Duration : 89 menit

Rating : ⭐ 8/10 (1 votes)