A dramatic captivating tale tells of widowed Tei (Junko Fuji), she has become a coalmine operator and is determined to be successful despite mining being a predominately male domain. Overcoming the natural hardships, a more serious threat to Tei and her mine, the menacing presence of rival mining gangs who sense her vulnerability... Nihon jokyo-den:ketto midarw-bana is an outstanding drama, highlighted by wonderful characterizations/performances. Yamashita's excellent direction maintains a rich emotional flow from the opening seconds to the last. Intense and bloody encounters punctuate throughout the engaging multi layered tale!
Stars: Sumiko Fuji, Ken Takakura, Masahiko Tsugawa, Michitarō Mizushima, Minoru Ōki, Bin Amatsu
Crew: Kōsaku Yamashita (Director), Tatsuo Nogami (Screenplay), Takeo Watanabe (Original Music Composer), Nagaki Yamagishi (Director of Photography), Hiroshi Watada (Lighting Technician), Akira Ishihara (Production Design)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Studio: Toei Company
Runtime: 107 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 03, 1971
IMDb: 5.8
Keywords:yakuza
