Summaries

Two highly skilled tattoo artists clash as the demand for tattooed geishas rises to satisfy European clients.

High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against this background, and considering the gorgeous tattooed women develop the history of confrontation between two highly skilled masters of tattoo.

In ancient Nagasaki, an evil samurai lord abducts and tortures women as part of his business. He commissions the best tattoo artists from Edo to compete and create the best work of art. The women are sold to his Western and foreign partners around the world. The artists clash as their honor is tested with alcohol, drugs and lust.—ArtDocHound

Details

Keywords
  • sadomasochism
  • injection
  • tattoo
  • chain
  • captive woman
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Horror
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date May 1, 1969
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) 18+
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Production companies Toei Company

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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