The Red Silk Gambler
緋ぢりめん博徒
Synopsis
With her first love that unfolded in the battlefield in her heart, and with a short sword and a pillbox as her weapons, female gambler Okatsu the Tiger Lily travels from gambling site to gambling site. Surrounding her are Omon, an outlaw star blind lone gambler; Onaka, a thief who’s after Okatsu to avenge her father’s death; Ohide, a tattoo artist whose back is covered by a dragon tattoo; and Oryu, a young girl sold as a prostitute to a gambling family.
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"The Red Silk Gambler" Trailer ~ 「緋ぢりめん博徒」予告編 (1972)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teruo Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōji Takada
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 緋ぢりめん博徒
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teruo Ishii
Kōji Takada, Oniroku Dan
Hajime Kaburagi
Shigeru Akatsuka
Isamu Ichida
Department Leadership Roster
Teruo Ishii
Director
Kōji Takada
Screenplay
Shigeru Akatsuka
Director of Photography
Isamu Ichida
Editor
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
Jiro Tomita
Production Design
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"Pinky Violence" is a subgenre of Japanese exploitation cinema that emerged primarily in the 1970s. It's characterized by its combination of sexploitation, violence, and often feminist themes. The term "Pinky Violence" itself is derived from the pink film genre, which refers to Japanese softcore pornographic films. Key elements of Pinky Violence films include strong, independent female protagonists who often engage in violent revenge against oppressive male figures or institutions. These films frequently feature graphic violence, sexual content, and themes of female empowerment or exploitation. Popular examples of Pinky Violence films include titles like "Sex & Fury" (1973), "Lady Snowblood" (1973), and "Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs" (1974). While they were often low-budget productions, Pinky Violence films gained a cult following both in Japan and internationally for their unique blend of genre elements and social commentary.
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What is The Red Silk Gambler about?
With her first love that unfolded in the battlefield in her heart, and with a short sword and a pillbox as her weapons, female gambler Okatsu the Tiger Lily travels from gambling site to gambling site. Surrounding her are Omon, an outlaw star blind lone gambler; Onaka, a thief who’s after Okatsu to avenge her father’s death; Ohide, a tattoo artist whose back is covered by a dragon tattoo; and Oryu, a young girl sold as a prostitute to a gambling family.
Who directed The Red Silk Gambler?
The Red Silk Gambler was directed by Teruo Ishii.
Who stars in The Red Silk Gambler?
The principal cast of The Red Silk Gambler includes Eiko Nakamura, Reiko Ike, Sanae Tsuchida, Hiroko Fuji, Reiichi Hatanaka.
When was The Red Silk Gambler released and how long is it?
The Red Silk Gambler was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Silk Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Silk Gambler was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.