Female Yakuza Tale (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1973, Female Yakuza Tale is an action, drama and crime film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 86 minutes. “Killer samurai sexploitation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ocho is accidentally captured by a drug trafficking cartel who use Chinese women to smuggle drugs into Japan by hiding it in their vaginas. She is tortured, and manages to escape, fighting both the male yakuzas and a gang of female thieves.
Who’s in it. Female Yakuza Tale stars Reiko Ike as Ochô Inoshika, Makoto Ashikawa as Yoshimi, Arumi Kuri as Isuzu and Meika Seri as Yumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Female Yakuza Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Female Yakuza Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Female Yakuza Tale tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Female Yakuza Tale (1973)?
- In US, Female Yakuza Tale is available to stream on Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Female Yakuza Tale worth watching?
- Female Yakuza Tale holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Female Yakuza Tale?
- Female Yakuza Tale stars Reiko Ike, Makoto Ashikawa, Arumi Kuri, Meika Seri and Jun Midorikawa.
- When was Female Yakuza Tale released?
- Female Yakuza Tale was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.