In the vast plethora of exploitation films of the 60s and 70s that fostered a female vigilante as their protagonist, the “Red Peony Gambler” series was one of the most successful, resulting in eight episodes that screened from 1968 to 1972. Toei tried to build up on that success with a new series titled “Red Silk Gambler”, essentially copying the premises of the original work, since the only differences between the two characters is that the latter had a lily tattoo instead of a peony. Poor box office receipts (at a time when audiences in generally were vanishing) meant the film did not launch a new series after all, although neither the commercial failure nor the copying mean that the film is not of quality.
The story is based on a novel by Oniroku Dan, and revolves around a woman nicknamed Tiger Lily, who, as the film begins, visits a rich man’s house,...
The story is based on a novel by Oniroku Dan, and revolves around a woman nicknamed Tiger Lily, who, as the film begins, visits a rich man’s house,...
- 3/23/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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With the theatrical release of Yusuke Narita‘s Hana to Hebi 3 (Flower & Snake 3) a little over two months away, the film’s official website has been updated with a new video clip of Minako Komukai being tied up by renowned kinbakushi (rope master) Go Arisue during a rehearsal binding session.
Arisue also did the rope work for Takashi Ishii‘s 2004 remake of Nikkatsu’s 1974 film, which itself was adapted from an erotic novel by Oniroku Dan.
Set in Italy, the new film follows the conventions of the previous ones by featuring a woman named Shizuko (Komukai) whose secret desires are unlocked through varying degrees of sadomasochism.
Komukai will also be featured in a new bondage photo book by photographer Masashi Hashimoto which will be released on July 1. There is some concern that it may be too controversial for ordinary bookstores to stock due to the subject matter,...
With the theatrical release of Yusuke Narita‘s Hana to Hebi 3 (Flower & Snake 3) a little over two months away, the film’s official website has been updated with a new video clip of Minako Komukai being tied up by renowned kinbakushi (rope master) Go Arisue during a rehearsal binding session.
Arisue also did the rope work for Takashi Ishii‘s 2004 remake of Nikkatsu’s 1974 film, which itself was adapted from an erotic novel by Oniroku Dan.
Set in Italy, the new film follows the conventions of the previous ones by featuring a woman named Shizuko (Komukai) whose secret desires are unlocked through varying degrees of sadomasochism.
Komukai will also be featured in a new bondage photo book by photographer Masashi Hashimoto which will be released on July 1. There is some concern that it may be too controversial for ordinary bookstores to stock due to the subject matter,...
- 6/22/2010
- Nippon Cinema
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