"Girl Bosses of 1970s Japan" is a collection of cult films that celebrate strong female leads and their adventures. Set against the backdrop of rival girl gangs and the Japanese underworld, these films showcase female empowerment and unconventional heroes. With action-packed sequences, including martial arts battles and car chases, the stories explore themes of loyalty, friendship, and the fight for territory. Despite their controversial themes, these films gained recognition for their bold portrayal of women, influencing fashion, anime, and manga. The enduring fan base and impact on martial arts culture solidify these films' place as cornerstone entries in the genre.
7 films
Sadao Nakajima (Director) · Tatsuhiko Kamoi (Screenplay)
Miki Sugimoto
Ruriko Aoki
Rika Sudo
Maki Hirota
Ryōko Ema
Matsushiro
Nobuo Kaneko
Hadano
Hideo Murota
Kuroda
Tsunehiko Watase
Yôichi Kikumura
Yûko Kanô
Mina Matsumoto
Hiroko Isayama
Kyoko Maki
Fujika Omori
Yuki Hirota
Misuzu Ôta
Harumi
Rie Saotome
Yukiko Asano
Nobuko
Kenji Imai
Koike
Sen Okamichi
Yamamoto
Akira Shioji
Detective A
Takuzō Kawatani
Detective B
Shōtarō Hayashi
Ministry of Justice Official A
Hiroshi Hatano
Ministry of Justice Official B
Masataka Iwao
Prefectural Police Commander
Hiroshi Nawa
Minoru Toyama
Rena Ichinose
Jun
Kinji Nakamura
Middle-aged man
Kin Sugai
Kyoko's mother
Emi Jo
Chie
Jun Aida
Toshiko
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Girl Boss Ruriko and her cellmates escape from a greedy corrupt reform school that's more interested in cheating the government out of money than reformation. Each having their own reasons for escaping, they go their separate ways. With the help of a young mechanic, who's also on the lam, Ruriko tries to realize her dream of leaving the island of Japan behind. But the authorities are always one step behind her...
