Irezumi(1982)
A mystery of obsession ... a film of exquisite beauty.
Synopsis
To satisfy her lover's fetish for tattooed women, Akane agrees to have her body covered in eloborate tattoos by Kyogoro, an old craftsman. Kyogoro has developed a special technique, by which his assistant, Harutsune, keeps Katsuko's mind off the pain while Kyogoro does his work. After the work is done, Harutsune makes the shocking discovery of how Kyogoro mastered his technique.
Directed by Yoichi Takabayashi
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When did Irezumi come out?+
Irezumi was released in 1982.
How long is Irezumi?+
Irezumi runs for 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed Irezumi?+
Irezumi was directed by Yoichi Takabayashi.
Who stars in Irezumi?+
Irezumi stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yūsuke Takita, Naomi Shiraishi, Harue Kyō and Masaki Kyomoto.
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