Irezumi (1982)
Original title: 雪華葬刺し
Irezumi is a 1982 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Yoichi Takabayashi, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yūsuke Takita and Naomi Shiraishi.
To satisfy her lover's fetish for tattooed women, Akane agrees to have her body covered in eloborate tattoos by Kyogoro, an old craftsman. Kyogoro has developed a special technique, by which his assistant, Harutsune, keeps Katsuko's mind off the pain while Kyogoro does his work. After the work is done, Harutsune makes the shocking discovery of how Kyogoro mastered his technique.
Quick answers
What is Irezumi about?
To satisfy her lover's fetish for tattooed women, Akane agrees to have her body covered in eloborate tattoos by Kyogoro, an old craftsman. Kyogoro has developed a special technique, by which his assistant, Harutsune, keeps Katsuko's mind off the pain while Kyogoro does his work. After the work is done, Harutsune makes the shocking discovery of how Kyogoro mastered his technique.
When was Irezumi released?
Irezumi was released on 27 November 1982.
How long is Irezumi?
Irezumi runs 1h 42m.
Who made Irezumi?
Irezumi was directed by Yoichi Takabayashi.