Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler
銀蝶流れ者 牝猫博奕
Synopsis
Meiko Kaji reprises her role as Nami, a vengeful female gang leader, in the second installment of this high-action series that casts a new actor -- martial arts legend Sonny Chiba -- in the role of Nami's loyal friend Ryuji. This time around, Nami is looking for Hoshiden, the man who murdered her father and shattered her once-hopeful childhood. But living under an assumed name, Hoshiden could stay hidden forever.
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Top Cast
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Meiko Kaji
Nami Higuchi
Sonny Chiba
Ryūji
Fujio Suga
Sōnosuke Aiboshi
Junzaburō Ban
Senzō Asai
Tamayo Mitsukawa
Hanae Asai
Shingo Yamashiro
Monjirō
Tōru Yuri
Yukie Kagawa
Miyoko
Hideo Murota
Seiya Satō
Koga
Hiroshi Date
George
Ryō Suga
Ma-bo
Chie Kobayashi
Nakajirō Tomita
Aragoro Okuma
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Akira Kuji
Tani
Maki Kawamura
Toshiaki Minami
Gentleman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, Isao Matsumoto
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- 銀蝶流れ者 牝猫博奕
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, Isao Matsumoto
Toshiaki Tsushima
Yoshio Nakajima
Yoshiki Nagasawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Screenplay
Isao Matsumoto
Screenplay
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Director
Yoshio Nakajima
Director of Photography
Yoshiki Nagasawa
Editor
Toshiaki Tsushima
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler
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What is Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler about?
Meiko Kaji reprises her role as Nami, a vengeful female gang leader, in the second installment of this high-action series that casts a new actor -- martial arts legend Sonny Chiba -- in the role of Nami's loyal friend Ryuji. This time around, Nami is looking for Hoshiden, the man who murdered her father and shattered her once-hopeful childhood. But living under an assumed name, Hoshiden could stay hidden forever.
Who directed Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler?
Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler was directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi.
Who stars in Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler?
The principal cast of Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler includes Meiko Kaji, Sonny Chiba, Fujio Suga, Junzaburō Ban, Tamayo Mitsukawa.
When was Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler released and how long is it?
Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler?
Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).