A Taxing Woman(1987)
マルサの女
He has a Yen for her, but he won't tell her where it's hidden...
A Taxing Woman Synopsis
Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura sets her sights on the mysterious and philandering Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire and proprietor of a thriving chain of seedy hourly hotels, who has for years succeeded at hiding the true extent of his assets from the Japanese authorities. Itakura and Gondo soon find themselves engaged in a complicated, satirical battle of wits.
A Taxing Woman (1987) is a comedy and crime film directed by Jūzō Itami, released on February 7, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Nobuko Miyamoto, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Masahiko Tsugawa and Yasuo Daichi. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Jūzō Itami
- Writers:
- Jūzō Itami
- Producers:
- Seigo Hosogoe, Yasushi Tamaoki
- Cinematographer:
- Yonezō Maeda
- Composer:
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Production:
- New Century Producers, Itami Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Taxing Woman (1987) Trailer
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A Taxing Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Ryoko Itakura
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Hideki Gondo
Masahiko Tsugawa
as Hanamura
Yasuo Daichi
as Ijuin
Kinzō Sakura
as Kaneko
- Hajime Asô
Hajime Asô
as Himeda
Kiriko Shimizu
as Kazue Kenmochi
Kazuyo Matsui
as Kumi Torikai
Hideo Murota
as Jukichi Ishii
- Machiko Watanabe
Machiko Watanabe
as Kangofu
- Shôtarô Takeuchi
Shôtarô Takeuchi
as Rihei Hakamada
- Mitsuhiko Kiyohisa
Mitsuhiko Kiyohisa
as Gondo's Driver
Key crew
Directed by Jūzō Itami, written by Jūzō Itami, produced by Seigo Hosogoe and Yasushi Tamaoki.
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A Taxing Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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A Taxing Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Taxing Woman online?
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A Taxing Woman (1987) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Taxing Woman?
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The main cast of A Taxing Woman (1987) includes Nobuko Miyamoto, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yasuo Daichi and Kinzō Sakura. The film was directed by Jūzō Itami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Taxing Woman released?
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A Taxing Woman was released on February 7, 1987 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is A Taxing Woman worth watching?
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A Taxing Woman (1987) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Taxing Woman?
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