Irezumi
刺青
Synopsis
Otsuya, the daughter of a rich merchant, elopes with her lover Shinsuke, an employee of her father's. During their flight, Otsuya's beauty attracts the gaze of Seikichi, a mysterious master tattooist who sees her pristine white skin as the perfect canvas for his art. The image of the large demonic spider that he emblazons across Otsuya's back marks her as the property of another man, radically altering her relationships with all around her as her personality seems to transform under its influence.
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Irezumi (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- 刺青
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Kaneto Shindō, Junichirō Tanizaki
Hikaru Hayashi
Kazuo Miyagawa
Kanji Suganuma
Hiroshi Ozawa
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
Kazuo Miyagawa
Director of Photography
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Kanji Suganuma
Editor
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Hiroshi Ozawa
Producer
Shirô Kaga
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Irezumi about?
Otsuya, the daughter of a rich merchant, elopes with her lover Shinsuke, an employee of her father's. During their flight, Otsuya's beauty attracts the gaze of Seikichi, a mysterious master tattooist who sees her pristine white skin as the perfect canvas for his art. The image of the large demonic spider that he emblazons across Otsuya's back marks her as the property of another man, radically altering her relationships with all around her as her personality seems to transform under its influence.
Who directed Irezumi?
Irezumi was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Who stars in Irezumi?
The principal cast of Irezumi includes Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto, Kei Satō, Fujio Suga.
When was Irezumi released and how long is it?
Irezumi was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Irezumi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Irezumi was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.
Is Irezumi based on a book or true story?
Irezumi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junichirō Tanizaki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Irezumi?
Irezumi holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).