Irezumi(1966)
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Irezumi Synopsis
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.
Irezumi (1966) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, released on January 15, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto and Kei Satō. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Writers:
- Junichirō Tanizaki, Kaneto Shindō
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Ozawa
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Irezumi (1966) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Irezumi before you stream it.
Irezumi Cast & Crew
Main 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
Kikue Mōri
as Shinsuke's Mother
Jun Fujikawa
- Tadashi Iwata
Tadashi Iwata
Gen Kimura
- Kazuo Mortuchi
Kazuo Mortuchi
Key crew
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura, written by Junichirō Tanizaki and Kaneto Shindō, produced by Hiroshi Ozawa.
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Irezumi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 61 ratings.
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Irezumi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Irezumi online?
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Irezumi (1966) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Irezumi?
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The main cast of Irezumi (1966) includes Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto, Kei Satō and Fujio Suga. The film was directed by Yasuzō Masumura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Irezumi released?
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Irezumi was released on January 15, 1966 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Irezumi worth watching?
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Irezumi (1966) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Irezumi?
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Yes. The official Irezumi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.