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Ritual of Love
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Ritual of Love

1990-09-02 · 91 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Romance · Thriller · Horror

This movie is based on the true story that made headlines all over the world: the story of a relationship gone sour between a Japanese man very much in love with a French model. Some time later, it was discovered that the woman was turned into "sushi." At that time the man had already eaten a few body parts. To the arresting officers in Paris, he justified his acts as a proof of profound passion. In the late 80's many books and films find inspiration by the sinister love story.

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Directors
Aldo Lado
Production companies
Futura Films
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Beatrice RingBeatrice RingValerie
Larry HuckmannYuro
Francesco CasaleFrancesco CasalePierre
Natalia BizziNatalia BizziLouise
Gudrun GundelachMusic Teacher
Chiara Argelli
Ted RusoffTed RusoffArt Professor
Holger Bueb
Marinella AnaclerioValentine

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