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Irezumi (1966)

Movie ★ 6.9 86 min

Crime Drama Thriller

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.

Yasuzō Masumura Director

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Released
January 15, 1966
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
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Cast

Ayako Wakao Ayako Wakao Otsuya Akio Hasegawa Akio Hasegawa Shinsuke Gaku Yamamoto Gaku Yamamoto Tattoo Artist Seikichi Kei Satō Kei Satō Hatamoto Serizawa Fujio Suga Fujio Suga Kenji Asao Uchida Asao Uchida Tokubei Reiko Fujiwara Reiko Fujiwara Otaki Kikue Mōri Shinsuke's Mother Jun Fujikawa Jun Fujikawa Tadashi Iwata Gen Kimura Gen Kimura Kazuo Mortuchi Shōzō Nanbu Shōzō Nanbu Kimiko Tachibana Kimiko Tachibana

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Irezumi stars Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto, Kei Satō.
When was Irezumi released?
Irezumi is a 1966 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Irezumi?
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