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Naomi Tani
is a Japanese pink film actress who is best known for her appearances in Nikkatsu's ''Roman Porno'' films with an Sadism and masochism, S&M theme during the 1970s. Life and career Early Born October 20, 1948, in the Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Hakata ward of Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Naomi Tani moved to Tokyo at the age of 18. After arrival in Tokyo, she was featured in a photo layout in ''Weekly Taishu / Popular Weekly'' (週刊大衆 - ''Shukan Taishu''). This appearance led to offers for roles in "Pink films", the low-budget, independent soft-core pornographic films which dominated Japan's domestic cinema at this time. Her debut was in the 1967 film ''Special''. She took her screen name "Tani" from the novelist Jun'ichirō Tanizaki and "Naomi" from the central character in his important early work ''Naomi (novel), A Fool's Love''. "Tani," or "valley," is also a Japanese slang word for the cleavage between the breasts. Consequently, Ms. Tani may have had a variety of puns in mind when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
is a wards of Japan, ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Many of Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City's principal government, commercial, retail and entertainment establishments are located in the district. Hakata-ku is also the location of Fukuoka's main train station, Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport and the Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal. Geography Hakata-ku is a ward of Fukuoka City located on its eastern edge. It covers an area of 31.47 km2 with a population of 206,629 (as of January 1, 2009). Much of the ward consists of low-lying plains beside the . The northwestern end of the ward faces Hakata Bay, which includes both ferry and international cruise ship terminals . The northeast end of the ward is slightly elevated, and is named , with nearby Fukuoka Airport. Around Hakata Station is downtown; is the main dining and entertainment district of the ward along the . Hakata-ku also houses the Fukuoka Prefectural office. Econom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Wakamatsu
was a Japanese film director who directed such pink films as and . He also produced Nagisa Ōshima's controversial film '' In the Realm of the Senses'' (1976). He has been called "the most important director to emerge in the pink film genre," and one of "Japan's leading directors of the 1960s". His 2010 film, ''Caterpillar'', was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival. Early life Kōji Wakamatsu was born in Wakuya, Miyagi, Japan on 1 April 1936, from a poor family of rice farmers. Wakamatsu worked in several menial jobs, namely as a construction worker, before becoming a yakuza, as "a member of the Yasuma-gumi clan in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo". After his criminal experience, he unsuccessfully enrolled in television before beginning his film career with Nikkatsu in 1963. Career Between 1963 and 1965, he directed 20 exploitation films for the studio, based on sensational topics of the day. He became interested in the Pink Film genre af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōgorō Nishimura
was a Japanese film director. Filmography *''Moeru Tairiku , also known as ''The Blazing Continent'', is a 1968 Japanese film shot in Australia. It was made the same year as another Japanese film shot in Australia, '' The Drifting Avenger''. Plot A young artist leaves Tokyo for Australia. He falls in lov ...'' (1968) *'' Cruel Female Love Suicide'' (1970) *'' Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon'' (1971) *''Affair at Twilight'' (1972) *''Drifter's Affair'' (1972) *''Sigh of Roses'' (1972) *''Apartment Wife: Secret Rendezvous'' (1972) *''White Skin Glimmering In the Darkness'' (1972) *''Apartment Wife: Afternoon Bliss'' (1972) *''Love Affair Exposed'' (1972) *''Afternoon Affair: Rear Window'' (1972) *''Confessions of an Adolescent Wife: Shocking!'' (1973) *''Confessions of an Adolescent Wife: Climax!'' (1973) *''Apartment Wife: Playing with Fire'' (1973) *''Injū no yado'' (1973) *''Sex-Crime Coast: School of Piranha'' (1973) *''Wandering Seagull: Night In Kushiro'' (1973) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairy In A Cage
''aka'' ''Woman In a Cage'' is a 1977 Japanese pink film in Nikkatsu's ''Roman porno'' series, directed by Kōyū Ohara and starring Naomi Tani. Synopsis During the latter part of World War II, Judge Murayama, head of the Japanese military police, uses his position to falsely accuse, capture, imprison and torture women in whom he is interested. Namiji Kikushima, a high-class business woman, is one such lady. Kikushima is accused of using her Ginza jewellery shop to finance an anti-government organization. Judge Murayama has Lady Kikushima arrested, and orders the new recruit Taoka to torture her. Taoka falls in love with Kikushima, at first hating torturing her then growing to enjoy it. After a long series of tortures and humiliation, while the Judge espouses his twisted version of morality, Taoka sacrifices himself to enable Lady Kikushima's escape.Lewis, Graham R. "The Films of Koyu Ohara" in ''Asian Cult Cinema'', #27 (2nd quarter 2000), p. 25. Cast * Naomi Tani: Namiji Kik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rope Hell
is a 1978 Japanese film in Nikkatsu's ''Roman porno'' series, directed by Kōyū Ohara and starring Naomi Tani. Synopsis Akiko is the heir to a yakuza clan. Hitoshi, who has been kicked out of the rival Hono Clan after attempting to seduce Akiko, kidnaps her at the behest of Hanamura. Hanamura has formed a new gang and intends to use Akiko as a hostage to take over her clan's territory. During the torture and abuse sessions which follow, Akiko comes to enjoy the treatment and forsakes her gangland empire. Cast * Naomi Tani: Akiko * Nami Aoki: Machiko * Hirokazu Inoue: Saiji * Hitoshi Takagi: Hitoshi Hanamura * Kenji Fuji: Gorō Background ''Rope Hell'' was based on Oniroku Dan's novel . Like much of Oniroku Dan's works, ''Rope Hell'' uses the theme of a character who is changed through S&M sessions. At the same time that he was creating such dark torture-fests as ''Rope Hell'', Kōyū Ohara was also directing the bright and upbeat ''Pink Tush Girl'' films, which were popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portrait Of A Lady
''The Portrait of a Lady'' is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in ''The Atlantic Monthly'' and ''Macmillan's Magazine'' in 1880–81 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular novels and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. ''The Portrait of a Lady'' is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, "affronting her destiny," finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James's novels, it is set in Europe, mostly England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of James's early period, this novel reflects James's continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal. Plot summary 23-year-old Isabel Archer, from Albany, New York, is invite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōyū Ohara
was a Japanese film director known for his popular '' Roman Porno'' films, '' Fairy in a Cage'' (1977) and the ''Pink Tush Girl'' series (1978–1980). One of Nikkatsu's most versatile and prolific directors, filming eight movies in 1979 alone, his stylistic preoccupations led him to be known as "King of Pop Art Porn." Life and career Early life Kōyū Ohara attributes his interest in film to the fact that his grandfather had worked at Nikkatsu as a director. As a child, he claims to have seen up to 200 movies a year. Though he studied law at Keio University and worked as a secretary to a member of the House of Representatives, rather than take the bar exam, he took an entrance exam at Shochiku studios. He failed the Shochiku exam, but tried out for Nikkatsu, and began working there as an assistant director in 1961. He was assigned to director Koreyoshi Kurahara, under whom he worked with future ''Roman Porno'' master, Tatsumi Kumashiro. ''Roman porno'' When Nikkatsu made its d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuharu Hasebe
was a Japanese film director best known for his movies in the "Violent pink" subgenre of the ''Pink film'', such as '' Assault! Jack the Ripper'' (1976), ''Rape!'' (1976), '' Rape! 13th Hour'' (1977) and ''Raping!'' (1978). Earlier genre films directed by Hasebe include '' Black Tight Killers'' (1966) and the '' Alleycat Rock'' series (1970). Life and career Early life Hasebe recalled a trusting relationship with his father, whom he considered the biggest influence on his life. In the post-war years, Hasebe was influenced strongly by American and French films, particularly American "B" movies, and the films of John Huston and Samuel Fuller. After studying French literature at Waseda University, he began working at Nikkatsu studios in 1958. For eight years he worked as an assistant director, including a lengthy apprenticeship under Seijun Suzuki. He was given his first chance to direct in 1966 with '' Black Tight Killers''. He directed more action genre films in the 1960s includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Rose Torture
Black is a color that results from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, without chroma, like white and grey. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness.Eva Heller, ''Psychologie de la couleur – effets et symboliques'', pp. 105–26. Black and white have often been used to describe opposites such as good and evil, the Dark Ages versus the Age of Enlightenment, and night versus day. Since the Middle Ages, black has been the symbolic color of solemnity and authority, and for this reason it is still commonly worn by judges and magistrates. Black was one of the first colors used by artists in Neolithic cave paintings. It was used in ancient Egypt and Greece as the color of the underworld. In the Roman Empire, it became the color of mourning, and over the centuries it was frequently associated with death, evil, witches, and magic. In the 14th century, it was worn by royalty, clergy, judges, and government off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wife To Be Sacrificed
(1974) is a Japanese soft-core pornographic S&M film starring Naomi Tani and directed by Masaru Konuma. The film was produced by Nikkatsu studios as part of their Roman Porno series. Background In 1971, with theatrical audiences lost to television, Nikkatsu, Japan's oldest major film studio, had entered the soft-core pornography genre, previously dominated by independent pink film studios, in an effort to avoid bankruptcy. This move had proven highly successful for the studio for three years, but 1974 had been another difficult year for the studio. For years, Nikkatsu had been trying to recruit the "Queen of Pink," Naomi Tani, into their ''Roman Porno'' series, but because Nikkatsu had been reluctant to enter the S&M genre, which was Tani's specialty, she had refused. When Nikkatsu finally consented to Tani's request to star her in a film based on Oniroku Dan's S&M novel ''Flower and Snake'', the film—'' Flower and Snake'' (1974), directed by Masaru Konuma—became one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaru Konuma
was a Japanese film director known for his '' Roman Porno'' films for Nikkatsu during the 1970s. Life and career Early life Masaru Konuma was born in Otaru, Hokkaidō, on December 30, 1937. Konuma retained no memories of his father who was a teacher. Drafted into the army after the outbreak of World War II in 1941, Konuma's father became ill with tuberculosis within a year of the start of his military service, and returned home where he died. After the war, Konuma's mother remarried, and Konuma, then 15, was sent away to live in Tokyo. Konuma recalled, "In those days, there was no TV. I had no idea about Tokyo. It was as distant to me as Africa or Alaska is to kids today. I didn't want to go. I cried."Konuma quoted in ''Sadistic and Masochistic'', Chapter 1, 7:20. As a way of dealing with his loneliness and homesickness at this time, Konuma began going to the cinema. He majored in film studies in the Art Department of Nihon University. Soon after graduation, in 1961, Konuma we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flower And Snake (1974 Film)
a.k.a. ''Flowers and Serpents'' (1974) is a Japanese pink film starring Naomi Tani, directed by Masaru Konuma and produced by Nikkatsu. Based on a novel by Oniroku Dan (born 1931), Japan's best-known author of sadomasochistic (S&M) fiction, ''Flower and Snake'' was the first of Nikkatsu's '' Roman Porno'' films to deal with an S&M theme. Together with the later '' Wife to Be Sacrificed'' (also directed by Konuma in 1974, and starring the same female and male leads) this film is credited with starting the S&M ''Roman Porno'' series which helped save Nikkatsu from financial collapse during the 1970s.Macias, Patrick. (2001). ''TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion''. (Review of ''Flower and Snake'' by Izumi Evers). Cadence Books, San Francisco. , p.183. Synopsis Makoto Katagiri (Yasunori Ishizu) is a 30-year-old man living with his mother Miyo (Hiroko Fuji), who operates a pornographic photography business specializing in sadomasochistic content out of her combined home and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
