About the Film
Reiko Ike stars as the daughter of a man who has been pushed into drug dealing by the local Yakuza mob. Having outlived his usefulness to the gang he is murdered and Reiko is gang raped, leading her to attempt a knife attack on the Yakuza boss (Ryoji Hayama) at a swank nightclub. Failing to kill him she ends up in prison, where she befriends a crew of other malcontents (including Yumiko Katayama and Chiyoko Kazama) and meets the Yakuza boss's girlfriend (Miki Sugimoto). Upon release Reiko reassembles her mob and launches a Machiavellian scheme to engineer a gang war between Hayama's Oba Industries and the formerly dominant Hamayasu Clan. The rival gangs begin killing each other off and Reiko works her way closer to her ultimate vengeance.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Criminal Woman: Killing Melody is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action and crime movie from 1973. Directed by Atsushi Mihori, and starring Reiko Ike, Miki Sugimoto, Yumiko Katayama Reiko Ike stars as the daughter of a man who has been pushed into drug dealing by the local Yakuza mob.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.7/10, Criminal Woman: Killing Melody retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 23m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy movies that blends action with crime elements, Criminal Woman: Killing Melody deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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