

Bloodiest Flower
1971-04-03 · 107 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Kōsaku Yamashita
- Production companies
- Toei Company
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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Sumiko Fuji
Ken Takakura
Masahiko Tsugawa
Michitarō Mizushima
Minoru Ōki
Bin Amatsu
Rinichi Yamamoto
Tatsuo Endō
Kunio Kaga
Kinji Nakamura
Yasumori Hikita
Michimaro Otabe
Asao Uchida
Takashi Noguchi
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