---
title: "Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-broken-volume-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1409389
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-broken-volume-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume is a 1988 Japanese film released on September 10, 1988, with a runtime of 1 hour. It serves as part two of a trilogy produced by Burst Brain, featuring an extensive cast and crew who filmed in Taiwan.

The film follows the monk Tripitaka alongside Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing as they search for scriptures and encounter King Golden Horn and King Silver Horn. The production united young talents of Nikkatsu following the end of Roman Porno.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Tripitaka and his companions face dangerous new foes in part two of the trilogy."

### Why Watch
- Continues the journey of Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing in search of scriptures.
- Features antagonists King Golden Horn and King Silver Horn.
- Part of the fascinating Dirty Journey to the West trilogy produced by Burst Brain.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is part two of a trilogy, meaning viewers may need context from the first part.
- Tone & Suitability: As part two of a trilogy, the tone follows the established journey narrative.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #journey-to-the-west, #trilogy, #1980s-cinema, #japanese-film, #adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-broken-volume-1988#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eiichi Tsutsumi
- **Networks / Studios**: Burst Brain, Nikkatsu Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiromi Takiguchi** as *Silver horned king*
- **Maya Shiraki** as *Guanyin Bodhisattva*
- **Rei Kazama** as *Sanwei Master*
- **Yuka Tachihara**
- **Youko Takagi**
- **Shinpei Otani** as *Golden horned king*
- **Hidaka Futa** as *Sun Wukong*
- **Koji Kawakami** as *Zhu Bajie*
- **Kappa Komuro** as *Sha Wujing*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.

### Q: Is Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume worth watching?
It is part two of the fascinating Dirty Journey to the West trilogy that follows Tripitaka searching for scriptures.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
The film is part two of a trilogy, so viewing the previous part is recommended for context.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1409389)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume (1988) - Cast ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1409389/cast)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume (1988)](https://letterboxd.com/film/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-broken-volume/)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Broken Volume Cast & Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-broken-volume/S3lb0ghR7jQtBMgiXe6gr/credits/)

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