Bloodiest Flower

Crime, Drama · 1971

A dramatic captivating tale tells of widowed Tei (Junko Fuji), she has become a coalmine operator and is determined to be successful despite mining being a predominately male domain. Overcoming the natural hardships, a more serious threat to Tei and her mine, the menacing presence of rival mining gangs who sense her vulnerability... Nihon jokyo-den:ketto midarw-bana is an outstanding drama, highlighted by wonderful characterizations/performances. Yamashita's excellent direction maintains a rich emotional flow from the opening seconds to the last. Intense and bloody encounters punctuate throughout the engaging multi layered tale!

Starring

Sumiko Fuji, Tatsuo Nogami, Takeo Watanabe, Ken Takakura, Masahiko Tsugawa, Kōsaku Yamashita, Michitarō Mizushima, Shintarô Miyamoto, Nagaki Yamagishi, Minoru Ôki

Director

Kōsaku Yamashita