Cast: Akira Takahashi

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Junko Miyashita · Melka Seri · Naomi Oka · Aoi Nakajima

Synopsis Street of Joy (1974) unfolds on the eve of a significant change in 1958, as a new law mandates the closure of all brothels. Set in the Kofukuya, a brothel known as the "house that sells happiness," the narrative follows...

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Meiko Kaji · Hoki Tokuda · Makoto Satô · Yoshi Kato

Synopsis The Blind Woman's Curse (1970) follows the tale of Akemi and her clan as they clash with their adversaries. During a fierce battle, Akemi strikes down the enemy's leader, but his daughter, Aiko, attempts to intervene and is severely injured,...

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Melka Seri · Junko Miyashita · Genshu Hanayagi · Moeko Ezawa

Synopsis Secret Chronicle: She Beast Market (1974) delves into the gritty underbelly of modern-day Osaka's prostitution scene, marking Noboru Tanaka's return to direct the third installment in Nikkatsu's pinku eiga melodrama series. While maintaining its softcore classification, this film stands out...

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Tomoko Katsura · Ken Yoshizawa · Hidemi Hara · Hidetoshi Kageyama

Synopsis Night of the Felines (1972) follows the grim tale of Masako, a bathhouse prostitute, and her friend Jun, a streetwalker, who are both controlled by their ruthless Yakuza pimps. These women have forfeited their autonomy, being transferred from one client...

Direction Masaru Konuma

Cast Naomi Tani · Nagatoshi Sakamoto · Hijiri Abe · Hiroko Fuji

Synopsis Flower and Snake (1974) follows the story of Shizuko, a refined and elegant woman married to the powerful president of a major corporation. When Shizuko decides to end her marriage, her husband, in a bid to assert control, assigns his...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Sayuri Ichijo · Hiroko Isayama · Kazuko Shirakawa · Gô Awazu

Synopsis Ichijo's Wet Lust (1972) unfolds in the vibrant heart of Osaka, within a bustling variety theater. The story revolves around Harumi (Hiroko Isayama), a young and ambitious strip-tease performer who grows weary of her lesbian act with her partner, Mari....

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Shin Kishida · Naomi Tani · Melka Seri · Terumi Azuma

Synopsis Black Rose Ascension (1975) follows the hilarious misadventures of an egotistical pornographic film director in this Japanese softcore counterpart to "Boogie Nights." The film showcases the comedic prowess of Tatsumi Kumashiro, a pivotal figure in Japanese cinema during the 1970s....

Direction Norifumi Suzuki

Cast Yuka Asagiri · Yûko Asuka · Shun Domon · Hiromi Namino

Synopsis Beautiful Girl Hunter (1979) follows the chilling narrative inspired by Masaaki Soto's adult manga and its subsequent animated series. The story revolves around a seemingly ordinary young student who harbors a dark secret. Living alone in a large house following...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Junko Miyashita · Renji Ishibashi · Ako · Moeko Ezawa

Synopsis The Woman with Red Hair (1979) follows Kozo, who, along with his colleague, commits a heinous act by assaulting their boss's teenage daughter at their workplace. Later, while driving home, Kozo encounters a mysterious red-haired woman hitchhiking on the highway...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Rie Nakagawa · Tetsu Ôe · Koichi Hori · Chizuyu Azami

Synopsis Lovers are Wet (Twisted path of love) (1973) follows the journey of Katsu, a young man who, after five years of wandering through Japan, comes back to his seaside hometown with the intention of starting anew. Despite the villagers' recognition...

Direction Chusei Sone

Cast Sally May · Miki Hayashi · Hiroshi Gojo · Sôichirô Maeno

Synopsis Rashamen Oman: Higanbana wa chitta (1972) follows the story of a woman who, after completing her prison term, is set free only to discover that her sibling has been ensnared by a gang of ruthless Yakuza thugs. Compelled by her...

Direction Masaru Konuma

Cast Nami Matsukawa · Ryôsei Tayama · Izumi Shima · Izumi Sagawa

Synopsis Rope and Breasts (1983) follows the story of Sayo, who, along with her spouse, operates a mobile SM (sadomasochism) performance troupe, with Sayo assuming the submissive role. As the days go by, Sayo finds her life becoming monotonous and unfulfilling....

Direction Taisuke Kawamura · Kawamura Yasuhiro

Cast Kyôko Fukada · Masatô Ibu · Shosuke Tanihara · Mokomichi Hayami

Synopsis Kochikame - The Movie: Save the Kachidiki Bridge! (2011) follows the adventures of Officer Kankichi Ryotsu, who returns to his post at the Kameri Park Police Box. With good intentions but a knack for creating chaos, Ryotsu's well-meaning efforts frequently...

Direction Katsuhiko Fujii

Cast Naomi Tani · Hideaki Esumi · Terumi Azuma · Hiroshi Gojo

Synopsis Cruelty: Black Rose Torture (1975) unfolds in pre-war Japan, where Yumiko, a noblewoman, and her loyal maid embark on a journey to Tokyo to reunite with Yumiko's brother, whom they haven't seen in over a year. Yumiko's brother is involved...

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Akira Kobayashi · Hideki Takahashi · Ryoji Hayama · Asao Uchida

Synopsis Three Seconds Before the Explosion (1967) is a fast-paced 1960s crime film produced by Japan's renowned Nikkatsu Studios. This thrilling movie crams an abundance of intrigue and action into its 84 minutes, delivering enough excitement to rival a dozen films...

Direction Katsuhiko Fujii

Cast Minako Mizushima · Yûko Asuka · Noriaki Abe · Shinzo Hotta

Synopsis Momoe's Lips (1979) follows Toru, a struggling tabloid journalist on the hunt for his next sensational story. In the cutthroat world of supermarket tabloids, controversy sells, and Toru believes he's found his jackpot with Miki Yoko, a rising star in...

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Kyoko Aoyama · Erina Miyai · Eiko Matsuda · Machiko Ohtani

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Jiro Okazaki · Eiji Gô · Yaeko Wakamizu · Meiko Kaji

Direction Kichitaro Negishi

Cast Toshiyuki Nagashima · Johnny Okura · Eri Ishida · Rie Yokoyama

Synopsis Distant Thunder (1981) follows the journey of a young man who dedicates his time to cultivating tomatoes in a greenhouse situated within a suburban neighborhood. His horticultural endeavors mirror the struggles in his personal life, where he strives to maintain...

Direction Chusei Sone

Cast Yûko Katagiri · Hiroshi Gojo · Nobutaka Masutomi · Shingko Jo

Synopsis Maruhi: jorô ichiba (1972) follows the harrowing journey of a young girl who is deceived and sold into a life of prostitution by a man she trusts as her uncle. The girl's innocence and naivety make her unaware of the...