Lady Snowblood (1973)

Lady Snowblood (1973)
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A woman seeks the revenge that was her birthright in this action thriller from Japan. A gang of ruthless thieves break into the home of a rural couple, and after taking their valuables, they murder the husband and rape the wife once they've beaten her senseless. When the ravaged wife tracks down one of the thieves and attacks him, she is arrested by police; she was left pregnant by the rape, and gives birth to a daughter months later, dying shortly after delivery. The daughter, Yuki (Meiko Kaji), is raised by a priest who teaches her how to use a sword and trains her to show no mercy to the men who brutalized her family. When she turns 20, Yuki sets out to seek revenge, looking beautiful and tranquil on the outside but possessing a powerful taste for vengeance against those who wronged her and her mother. Lady Snowblood was written by Kazuo Koike, who also scripted several of the most memorable films in the Lone Wolf and Cub series. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Meiko Kaji
Director(s):
Toshiya Fujita
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Synopsis of Lady Snowblood

A woman seeks the revenge that was her birthright in this action thriller from Japan. A gang of ruthless thieves break into the home of a rural couple, and after taking their valuables, they murder the husband and rape the wife once they've beaten her senseless. When the ravaged wife tracks down one of the thieves and attacks him, she is arrested by police; she was left pregnant by the rape, and gives birth to a daughter months later, dying shortly after delivery. The daughter, Yuki (Meiko Kaji), is raised by a priest who teaches her how to use a sword and trains her to show no mercy to the men who brutalized her family. When she turns 20, Yuki sets out to seek revenge, looking beautiful and tranquil on the outside but possessing a powerful taste for vengeance against those who wronged her and her mother. Lady Snowblood was written by Kazuo Koike, who also scripted several of the most memorable films in the Lone Wolf and Cub series. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
97 mins

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Director(s):
Toshiya Fujita
Writer(s):
Kazuo Koike
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Rob S.

How can you diss this movie? It's a classic. If you wanna see a hot asian woman hack people up, then this is your kind of movie.

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Frank L.

Mayumi Maemura shines as Yuki aka Lady Snowblood, a young women born for revenge. With all the sensibility of an art house drama; infused with the sadistic nature of a 12 year old boy, this flick chops and hacks away not only with visceral violence but with conflicted grace. Elegant and shocking this wont appeal to rednecks or fundamentalist, but if you enjoy fine cinema look no further.

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Steven J.

An absolute masterpiece and should be scene by the fans of Kill Bill or any one looking for a good involving film!

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