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Black Rose Mansion (1969)
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
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A feverishly perverse 1969 film noir oddity starring female impersonator Akihiro Maruyama. When wealthy Kyohei hires transvestite singer “Black Rose” to perform in his exclusive men’s club, he gets more than he bargains for when she attracts scores of homicidal past lovers. The film takes a bizarre twist when Kyohei’s son falls victim to the femme fatale’s unique charm.
Length 91 minutes
Actors
Kikko Matsuoka | Kô Nishimura | Akihiro Miwa | Eitarô Ozawa | Ayako Hosho | Ryôhei Uchida | Akira Jo | Hideo Murota | Masakazu Tamura | Yûsuke Kawazu
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2013 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Very interesting film! Nothing at all that expected… of course, I’m not sure what I expected. Fascinating look at men’s obsession with a mysterious woman that goes deeper than what’s on the surface. The ending is a whiff, IMO but the ride to get there is captivating. Of course it’s great to see Ko Nishamura again. Wish Kikko Matsuoka had a larger role.
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