There is cool, cooler and then the Red Peony Gambler. The style she cuts is even sharper than the short sword she uses to discourage her enemies.
This was a series of eight films that ran from 1968 through 1972 and propelled actress Fuji Junko into stardom with her portrayal of a female gambler and swordswoman who roams the land looking for revenge and redemption for her family.
The Red Peony Gambler films take place during the 1890's or Mid-Meiji Era.
Hibotan bakuto: isshuku ippan - The local yakuza boss of a silk farming town shows kindness to the wandering gambler Oryu by letting her stay at his home. When a rival yakuza gang, who wants to take over the territory, murders him, Oryu is obliged to protect his children and business.
STARRING: FUJI JUNKO, TAKAKURA KEN
1968 - JAPANESE with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES - COLOR - 16:9 ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN - 95 MINUTES
