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Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song

Original title: Joshû sasori: 701-gô urami-bushi
  • 19731973
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  • 1h 29m
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Meiko Kaji in Joshû sasori: 701-gô urami-bushi (1973)
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Once again on the lam, Matsu is helped by a strip club worker who holds a grudge against the detective who's trying to find her.Once again on the lam, Matsu is helped by a strip club worker who holds a grudge against the detective who's trying to find her.Once again on the lam, Matsu is helped by a strip club worker who holds a grudge against the detective who's trying to find her.
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  • Director
    • Yasuharu Hasebe
  • Writers
    • Yasuharu Hasebe(screenplay)
    • Fumio Kônami(screenplay)
    • Hirô Matsuda(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Meiko Kaji
    • Masakazu Tamura
    • Yumi Kanei
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  • Director
    • Yasuharu Hasebe
  • Writers
    • Yasuharu Hasebe(screenplay)
    • Fumio Kônami(screenplay)
    • Hirô Matsuda(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Meiko Kaji
    • Masakazu Tamura
    • Yumi Kanei
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    • 19User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    Meiko Kaji in Joshû sasori: 701-gô urami-bushi (1973)
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    Meiko Kaji
    Meiko Kaji
    • Nami Matsushima (The Scorpion)as Nami Matsushima (The Scorpion)
    Masakazu Tamura
    • Yasuo Kudoas Yasuo Kudo
    Yumi Kanei
    • Kinuyo Kodamaas Kinuyo Kodama
    Hiroshi Tsukata
    • Detective Hiroseas Detective Hirose
    Yayoi Watanabe
    • Midorias Midori
    Sanae Nakahara
    • Akiko Inagakias Akiko Inagaki
    Akemi Negishi
    Akemi Negishi
    • Prison guard Minamimuraas Prison guard Minamimura
    Toshiyuki Hosokawa
    Toshiyuki Hosokawa
    • Takeshi Kodamaas Takeshi Kodama
    Junko Andô
    • Prison guard Mazakias Prison guard Mazaki
    Kotoe Hatsui
    Kotoe Hatsui
    • Tome Kudôas Tome Kudô
    Hiroshi Hijikata
    Hiromi Kishi
    • Brideas Bride
    Toshie Kokabu
    • Female Prisoner Bas Female Prisoner B
    Akiko Kuji
    • Prison Guard Aas Prison Guard A
    Kaoru Kusuda
    • Prison director Nakasoneas Prison director Nakasone
    Akiko Mori
    • Chief guard Daimonas Chief guard Daimon
    Masumi Nadachi
    • Female Prisoner Aas Female Prisoner A
    Fumie Shô
    • Female Prisoner Fas Female Prisoner F
    • Director
      • Yasuharu Hasebe
    • Writers
      • Yasuharu Hasebe(screenplay)
      • Fumio Kônami(screenplay)
      • Hirô Matsuda(screenplay)
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    • Connections
      Featured in Yutaka Kohira: Scorpion Old and New (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Urami Bushi - Song of Vengeance
      Sung by Meiko Kaji

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    8/10
    Nami the Scorpion is at it again...
    The fourth installment in the incredible 'Female Prisoner' series, starring Meiko Kaji. Director Shunya Ito declined to direct this final part because of budget cuts. Yasuharu Hasebe takes over here, and directs a respectable final chapter to one of the most loved serials in Japanese cinema. Hasebe was also responsible for a controversial trilogy of rape themed films including "Rape! 13th Hour". His influence is seen here, as 'Grudge Song' features some over-the-top scenes of torture and rape. Of course though, not on the extreme level of his more subversive works, as I think the Scorpion series was aimed at a somewhat larger audience. This one begins with Nami on the run once again, from the angry cop that has been pursuing her through the entire series. She finds a little solace with a man (!) who hides her from the police and helps to nurse her back to health. Surprisingly, Nami allows a man to get a little close to her, however she keeps him at arms length, as she knows that no man can truly be trusted. No worries though; the film never gets bogged down by sappy romance, as that would make 'Sasori' look somehow weak. I believe she only mutters two lines of dialog to her companion throughout the film.'Grudge Song' takes a little while to pick up speed, but it surely does, just about at the halfway mark, when she is once again caught and thrown into prison. It is always a rush to see the 'Scorpion' dressed in the familiar prison stripes. I don't care how many times they do it, it never gets boring. With each passing installment Kaji seems more 'godlike'. Here she comes across as some vengeful spirit from another world. Was this sequel necessary? Not really, but who cares. A chance to experience another adventure with this amazing heroine is always welcome. If you are a fan of this series, then this film is a must. It also a good opportunity to see a film from Yasuharu Hasebe, as most of his other films are extremely hard to find. And if you are wondering if Nami puts on the black coat and hat to seek out revenge once again...She does! And this time her vengeance is more personal. Recommended!
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    • Release date
      • December 29, 1973 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Скорпион: Песня ненависти No701
    • Production company
      • Toei Tokyo
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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