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DRAMA . 1990 . 1h 31m . 4.7/10

Rito d'amore_

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.

Starring Beatrice Ring, Larry Huckmann, Francesco Casale
4.7/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1990
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Beatrice Ring stars as Valerie in Rito d'amore.
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Year context
Rito d'amore was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
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 ...
Rito d'amore is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

CAST (9)

Beatrice Ring
Beatrice Ring
Valerie
LH
Larry Huckmann
Yuro
Francesco Casale
Francesco Casale
Pierre
Natalia Bizzi
Natalia Bizzi
Louise
GG
Gudrun Gundelach
Music Teacher
CA
Chiara Argelli
Ted Rusoff
Ted Rusoff
Art Professor
HB
Holger Bueb
MA
Marinella Anaclerio
Valentine

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
4.7/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Rito d'amore about?
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.
How long is Rito d'amore?
Rito d'amore has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Rito d'amore?
The cast of Rito d'amore includes Beatrice Ring, Larry Huckmann, Francesco Casale, Natalia Bizzi, Gudrun Gundelach.
What is the rating of Rito d'amore?
Rito d'amore has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Drama Romance Thriller Horror
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