Direction: Kôji Wakamatsu

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Maki Sakai · Arata Iura · Akie Namiki · Gô Jibiki

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Hiroko Fujino · Kazuko Kanô · Mikio Terashima · Yoichi Yasukawa

Synopsis Affairs Within Walls (1965) unfolds in a 1960s Japanese housing complex, where a discontented student finds himself drawn to the lives of his neighbors rather than his academic pursuits. He spends his time peeking into their windows and indulging in...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yuya Uchida · Mie · Reiko Nakamura · Yumiko Fujita

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Rie Yokoyama · Yuki Arasa · Masao Adachi

Synopsis Ecstacy of the Angels (1972) centers around the dynamics of a revolutionary group. A particular faction, headed by a figure known as October, infiltrates a US arms depot and seizes crates of hand grenades. During their escape, multiple soldiers are...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Yoko Muto · Rokko Toura · Hatsuo Yamatani

Synopsis Running in Madness, Dying in Love (1969) follows the tumultuous journey of a man who, after participating in a chaotic protest, clashes violently with his policeman brother. The altercation turns tragic when the brother is fatally shot by his own...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Michio Akiyama · Mimi Kozakura

Synopsis Go, Go Second Time Virgin (1969) follows the harrowing journey of a 19-year-old girl named Poppo, who, after a traumatic experience of being assaulted on a rooftop, crosses paths with a mysterious young man. The two individuals find solace in...

Direction Masao Adachi · Kôji Wakamatsu

Synopsis The Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War (1971) marked a significant moment in the intersection of film and activism, particularly within Japan's cinematic landscape. Directors Masao Adachi and Koji Wakamatsu, returning from the Cannes Film Festival, journeyed to Beirut where...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Hatsuo Yamatani · Miharu Shima

Synopsis The Embryo Hunts in Secret (1966) follows the disturbing narrative of a man who imprisons his girlfriend in his cramped apartment, subjecting her to a series of brutal and degrading acts. The woman is stripped, bound in various ways, whipped,...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Shinobu Terajima · Shima Ohnishi · Keigo Kasuya · Emi Masuda

Synopsis Caterpillar (2010) is a film directed by Koji Wakamatsu, known for his uncompromising and politically charged cinema. Set during the tumultuous period of World War II, the narrative revolves around a Japanese soldier who returns home after being severely injured...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yuko Ejima · Makiko Harada · Akiko Hirooka · Yôko Ohno

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Juro Kara · Keiko Koyanagi · Miki Hayashi · Shoko Kido

Synopsis Violated Angels (1967) follows the chilling tale of a young intruder who infiltrates a residence for nurses, systematically eliminating each one. This notorious film, directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, is inspired by the real-life killing spree of Richard Speck in 1966.

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Tasuku Emoto · Mansaku Fuwa · Ichirô Hariu · Juri Ihata

Synopsis Cycling Chronicles: Landscapes the Boy Saw (2004) delves into the chilling true account of a 17-year-old from Okayama Prefecture who, in the winter of 2000, tragically took his mother's life with a baseball bat and embarked on a desperate journey...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Eri Ashikawa · Toshiyuki Tanigawa · Miki Hayashi · Atsushi Yamatoya

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Michio Akiyama · Mizako Kaga · Tamaki Katori · Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu

Synopsis Sex Jack (1970) delves into the narrative of a collective of revolutionaries grappling with sexual disconnection, exploring how authority can seep into anti-establishment factions, resulting in a false sense of liberty for its participants. The film's anti-social conclusion was met...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Kumiko Araki · Mayuko Hino · Kayoko Sugi · Maya Takagi

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yuko Ejima · Tomomi Sahara · Ken Yoshizawa

Synopsis Season of Terror (1969) follows the story of two dedicated police detectives who begin surveillance on a former activist, suspecting potential threats against Prime Minister Sato during his upcoming visit to the United States. Initially, their concerns seem unfounded as...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu · Kosuke Suzuki · Jun Mutô · Wataru Furuta

Cast Anri Okamoto · Takuro Tatsumi · Kôichi Ohori · Yuka Hôshaku

Synopsis Keitai Deka Zenigata Yui (TV Series) (2010) follows the adventures of Yui Zenigata, portrayed by Anri Okamoto, as she leverages her mobile phone to unravel and solve intricate cases. This series showcases her unique approach to crime-solving, utilizing modern technology...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Tomoko Mayama · Shikokyu Takashima · Jūzō Itami · Ruriko Asari

Synopsis The Notorious Concubines (1969) unfolds in the backdrop of feudal China, where Chin Lien, a cunning and promiscuous woman, belittles her humble husband, Wu Ta, and harbors desires for her brother-in-law, Captain Wu Sing. When Wu Sing spurns her advances,...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Masaya Kato · Michiru Akiyoshi · Hakuryu · Yoshio Harada

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Yoshizawa · Miki Watari

Synopsis The Orgy (1967) follows a seasoned assassin who is dedicated to his work, aiming to complete his final assignments swiftly and amass a substantial fortune. However, his meticulous plans are jeopardized when he faces betrayal from his own group and...