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.

Cast

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

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What is "The Sex Check" about?

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.

When was "The Sex Check" released?

The Sex Check was released in 1968.

Who stars in "The Sex Check"?

The cast includes Michiyo Yasuda, Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Yūsuke Takita.