Irezumi(1966)
Overview
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.
Director
Yasuzō Masumura
Studio
Daiei Film
Cast
Ayako Wakao
as Otsuya
Akio Hasegawa
as Shinsuke
Gaku Yamamoto
as Tattoo Artist Seikichi
Kei Satō
as Hatamoto Serizawa
Fujio Suga
as Kenji
Asao Uchida
as Tokubei
Reiko Fujiwara
as Otaki
Kikue Mōri
as Shinsuke's Mother
Jun Fujikawa
as
Tadashi Iwata
as
Gen Kimura
as
Kazuo Mortuchi
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Daiei Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Irezumi?▼
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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 and released in 1966. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Irezumi?▼
Irezumi has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Irezumi?▼
The cast of Irezumi includes Ayako Wakao as Otsuya, Akio Hasegawa as Shinsuke, Gaku Yamamoto as Tattoo Artist Seikichi, Kei Satō as Hatamoto Serizawa, Fujio Suga as Kenji and more.
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