Bloodiest Flower
6.8
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!
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Part of Tales of Japan's Chivalrous Women Collection
5 films
Cast
27 people
Sumiko Fuji
Known for
Summer Wars
Air Doll
Ken Takakura
Known for
Black Rain
The Yakuza
Tatsuo Nogami
Kōsaku Yamashita
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Takeo Watanabe
Masahiko Tsugawa
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Shintarô Miyamoto
Michitarō Mizushima
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Nagaki Yamagishi
Minoru Ōki
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Hiroshi Watada
Bin Amatsu
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Kōsaku Yamashita Director · Tatsuo Nogami Screenplay Takeo Watanabe Composer
First release April 3, 1971 · Produced in Japan · Original title 日本女侠伝 血斗乱れ花
Production
Toei Company
Production
Japan
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Original title
日本女侠伝 血斗乱れ花
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · April 3, 1971
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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