
Middle Men(2009)
Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.


After committing murder, businessman Atsushi is blackmailed into keeping a suitcase of embezzled money. What follows is a descent into lustful, reckless actions and regret.
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Katsuo Nakamura
Atsushi Wakizaka

Mariko Kaga
Shoko

Masako Yagi
Shizuko

Yumiko Nogawa
Hitomi
Toshiko Higuchi
Mari
Hiroko Shimizu
Keiko

Shoichi Ozawa
Hayami

Kei Satō
Police inspector

Rokkō Toura
Sakurai

Fumio Watanabe
Hanawa gang member
Pleasures of the Flesh is a drama, comedy, crime film released in 1965 exploring themes of corruption, money, murder, desire, embezzlement, stolen cash. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, it stars Katsuo Nakamura, Mariko Kaga, Masako Yagi. After committing murder, businessman Atsushi is blackmailed into keeping a suitcase of embezzled money. What follows is a descent into lustful, reckless actions and regret.
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