---
title: "Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-sudden-turn-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 690934
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

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

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn is a 1988 film released in Japan on October 10, 1988, with a runtime of one hour and an R18+ rating. The movie was directed by Eiichi Tsutsumi. The cast features Youko Takagi, Maya Shiraki, and Rei Kazama. The story features a sexy drawing depicting a nasty battle between Ushimao, his wife Rasetsujo, and Goku and others. The conflict centers around a Basho Ogi fan, an item capable of extinguishing the fire of the scorching hell.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

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

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Youko Takagi**
- **Maya Shiraki**
- **Rei Kazama**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn?
Streaming availability for Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn worth watching?
Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging storytelling for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn and when was it released?
Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn is a feature film with a runtime of 60 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn?
Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn was directed by Eiichi Tsutsumi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/690934)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn (1988) - Cast ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/690934/cast)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn (1988) — Plot, Cast ...](https://moviemind.io/en/title/movie/690934)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Sudden Turn - Full Cast and ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west/gIq5ognG0WVfyS4sji1l1/credits/)

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